Spicy, tangy, and savory flavors are stacked atop each together in a baking dish to create this sensational Layered Taco Dip. My fellow snackers can rejoice because while this is fantastically snackable, it is also hearty enough to be dinner any night of the week.
Taco Dip with Ground Beef
We make this ground beef taco dip both with and without the optional black beans. For my family, heartier recipes almost always win out, so we really like it with the beans and it tends to be more filling as well.
Feel free to adapt the ingredients list to suit your preference. We typically have several hot sauces out on the table when serving a dish like this. Everyone can add however much heat they want.
Taco Dip Recipe with Ground Beef
- ground beef
- black beans, optional
- taco seasoning
- cream cheese, sour cream, and hot sauce
- romaine lettuce, tomatoes, and green bell pepper
- shredded cheddar cheese
- black olives
- green onions
Start by cooking and crumbling the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain, if needed, and add black beans, if desired. Sprinkle with half of the taco seasoning.
Add several tablespoons of water and continue cooking for another minute or two. Stir well to combine, until well-seasoned and slightly saucy. Allow the meat to cool while preparing the rest of the recipe.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese with the remaining 3 tablespoons of taco seasoning and beat with an electric mixer until mixed throughout. Add the sour cream and beat again to combine.
Spread the sour cream mixture in a 9×13 baking dish and top with the ground beef.
Layer in the lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, bell pepper, olives, and green onions over the ground beef. Serve the layered taco dip warm with plenty of tortilla chips.
If you’re fortunate enough to have and leftover dip, it may by stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a couple of days.
Ground Beef Taco Dip
My family has loved all things taco for as long as I can remember. So, this taco dip with ground beef was a sure bet. If yours is like mine, then give this Cornbread Taco Bake a try next. You won’t regret it!
This Hearty Taco Soup is also a terrific option, too. It is loaded with Mexican flavors, and it’s a breeze on busy weeknights. And, you can dress it up however you like. I like to top mine with corn chips, shredded cheese, and avocado.
For those who want a more traditional taco, allow me to highlight these Salsa Chicken tacos. Cooked in the crock-pot, these tacos pack a punch. Or, you can use the chicken meat over a salad for a lighter option.
You can also make Mexican Pulled Pork in the slow cooker. It’s just three ingredients, and you won’t believe how tasty it is. And, what better to finish a meal like this other than some luxurious Dulce De Leche Cupcakes?
Looking for more snackable options? These creamy, nutty, and mildly salty 4 Ingredient Cheese Balls are incredibly simple to throw together, perfect for elevating your next charcuterie night.
Taco Dip with Ground Beef
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 15 ounces canned black beans drained and rinsed OPTIONAL
- 6 tablespoons taco seasoning divided
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 2 cups sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Cholula hot sauce
- 2 cups romaine lettuce sliced into thin shreds and chopped small
- 1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 medium tomatoes seeded and chopped into ½-inch pieces, about 2 cups
- 1 large green bell pepper finely chopped into ¼-inch pieces, about 1 ½ cups
- 2.5 ounces canned sliced black olives drained
- 4 green onions sliced thin, about ¼ cup
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook and crumble the ground beef over medium heat. Drain, if needed. Add black beans, if desired. Sprinkle the beef with 3 tablespoons of taco seasoning and add 3 tablespoons of water. Cook an additional minute or two, until well-seasoned and slightly saucy. Allow the meat to cool while preparing the rest of the recipe.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese with the remaining 3 tablespoons of taco seasoning and beat with an electric mixer until mixed throughout. Add the sour cream and beat again to combine.
- Spread the sour cream mixture in a 9×13 baking dish and top with the ground beef. Top the beef with layers of lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, bell pepper, olives, and green onions.
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