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Taco Dip With Ground Beef
This taco dip combines layers of refried beans, a creamy sour cream and cream cheese mixture, seasoned ground beef, shredded cheddar cheese, and fresh toppings like diced tomatoes, black olives, and green onions. The layering method places the cooked and seasoned beef in the middle, balancing flavors and textures throughout the dip. It can be served warm or cold with tortilla chips, making it suitable for casual gatherings or snacks.
Prep Time
23 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
10
Servings
Calories:
315 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning about 1 ounce
- 2 cups refried beans can use canned, about 16 ounces
- 1 1/2 cups sour cream divided, 12 ounces
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup cream cheese softened, about 6 ounces
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese finely shredded, about 4 ounces
- ½ cup tomato diced, about 3 plum tomatoes or 1 1/4 large tomatoes
- 2/3 cup black olives sliced, about 3.8 to 4 ounces, can use canned
- 3 green onions green tops diced
Instructions
- Place the ground beef in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook ground beef until no longer pink.
- Drain grease from the pan and place back on the burner. Add taco seasoning and water to the beef and lower to medium heat. Stir the meat until mixed well and most of the liquid cooks off.
- In a medium bowl mix together refried beans, ½ cup of sour cream and optional salt until smooth, then set aside.
- Add softened cream cheese and 1 cup of sour cream to a second medium sized bowl. Mix together until smooth.
- Layer the dip in a 8 x 8 square pan. Place the refried beans in an even layer at the bottom of the pan. Next layer the cream cheese mixture on top of the beans. Add the ground beef on top of the cream cheese. Top the dip with layers of shredded cheese.
- Then add the diced tomato and black olives. Garnish the top with the green onions. Enjoy warm, or refrigerate for later and enjoy cold. Serve with tortilla chips.
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Notes
- Add salt to the refried beans if they are not already salted to enhance flavor.
- Using finely shredded cheese helps create a smoother texture for dipping, but any shred will work.
- Layering the taco meat in the middle yields the best blend of flavors through the dip.
- Leftover dip can be refrigerated and consumed within 2 to 3 days for best quality.
Nutrition Information
Calories
315kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
75mg
(25%)
Sodium
648mg
(27%)
Potassium
224mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
720IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
124mg
(12%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 315
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 315kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 648mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 224mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 720IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 124mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.