7-Layer Mexican Dip
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7-Layer Mexican Dip
Description
This 7-Layer Mexican Dip begins with cooking lean ground beef seasoned with taco mix, combined into refried beans for a hearty base. A separate sour cream mixture is flavored with the remaining taco seasoning to add creamy spice. Fresh guacamole is prepared by mashing peeled and seeded avocados, then blending in lime juice, cilantro, red onion, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper for freshness and acidity.
The layers build in a wide serving dish, starting with the beef and bean mixture, followed by the sour cream blend, guacamole, diced tomatoes, a generous layer of shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese blend, sliced green onions, and black olives on top. The combination delivers savory, creamy, fresh, and tangy components with contrasting textures.
Chilling before serving allows flavors to meld. This dip pairs well with hearty corn chips and is suitable for festive occasions, potlucks, or casual snacking.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef lean
- 2 packets taco seasoning mix 1 oz each
- 1 can refried beans 16 oz
- 1 container sour cream 12 oz
- 4 avocado medium to large
- lime juice of half a lime
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped, fresh
- 1 red onion chopped, small
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 4 tomatoes seeded and diced, vine ripened
- 2 cups cheddar cheese or Mexican blend cheese, shredded
- 1 green onions sliced, bunch, fresh
- 1 can black olives 2.25 oz can, sliced, drained
Instructions
- In a heavy skillet, combine ground beef with 1 packet of taco seasoning. Stir well and cook on medium until cooked through. Drain. Combine cooked beef with refried beans and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together the sour cream and 1 packet of taco seasoning mix. Set aside.
- In a bowl, place peeled and seeded avocados and mash well. Add lime juice, chopped cilantro, chopped red onion, kosher salt, garlic powder, and fresh black pepper. Set aside
- In a 9x13 or similar size serving dish, evenly spread the beef/bean mixture on bottom. Continue layering in the following order: sour cream mixture, guacamole, diced tomatoes, and shredded cheese. Top evenly with a layer of green onions and sliced olives. Wrap tightly, keep chilled, and serve with hearty corn chips.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 40servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 135 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 135kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 274mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 216mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 272IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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