Description
This Taco Dip with Ground Beef is a crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s perfect for parties and gatherings! Layers of seasoned ground beef, refried beans, creamy sour cream, and all your favorite toppings create a flavorful and irresistible dip.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (about 1 ounce)
- 2 cups refried beans (canned, about 16 ounces)
- 1 1/2 cups sour cream, divided (12 ounces)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 3/4 cup cream cheese, softened (about 6 ounces)
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, finely shredded (about 4 ounces)
- 1/2 cup tomatoes, diced (about 3 plum tomatoes or 1 1/4 large tomatoes)
- 2/3 cup black olives, sliced (about 3.8 to 4 ounces, canned)
- 3 green onions, green tops diced
Instructions
- Cook Ground Beef: Place ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until no longer pink.
- Season Beef: Drain grease. Add taco seasoning and water. Reduce to medium heat and stir until liquid is mostly absorbed.
- Bean Layer: In a medium bowl, mix refried beans, ยฝ cup sour cream, and optional salt until smooth. Set aside.
- Cream Cheese Layer: In a separate medium bowl, mix cream cheese and 1 cup sour cream until smooth.
- Assemble Dip: Layer the dip in an 8×8 inch square pan:
- Evenly spread refried bean mixture on the bottom.
- Layer cream cheese mixture over the beans.
- Layer ground beef over the cream cheese.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Add diced tomatoes and sliced black olives.
- Garnish with diced green onions.
- Serve: Serve warm or refrigerate and serve cold with tortilla chips.
Notes
- Add ยผ teaspoon salt to the refried bean layer if they are unsalted.
- Finely shredded cheese is recommended for easier dipping.
- Layering the ground beef in the middle provides the best flavor.
- Refrigerate leftovers and consume within 2-3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of dip
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg