5 from 40 votes
7-Layer Mexican Dip
7-Layer Mexican Dip layers seasoned ground beef combined with refried beans, a spiced sour cream mixture, guacamole made from mashed avocado with herbs and lime, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, green onions, and sliced olives. Each layer adds distinct flavors and textures, creating a rich, savory appetizer ideal to serve chilled with corn chips for dipping at parties or casual gatherings.
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
40
servings
Calories:
135 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 40 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 135
% 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.