Taco Ground Beef Dip
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
499 kcal
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Course
Appetizer, Condiments, Snacks
Taco Ground Beef Dip
Description
This dip is built in layers starting with softened cream cheese mixed with sour cream, half of the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, and canned mild green chiles for a creamy, mildly spicy base. Ground beef is browned and cooked with taco seasoning and water to infuse the meat with southwestern flavors. The mixture is layered over the cream cheese base, then topped with salsa and the remaining cheeses.
Baking the dish at 375°F for 25 minutes melts the cheeses and brings the layers together, resulting in a warm, bubbly dip with a browned cheese crust. The texture contrasts from the creamy cheese layer under the spiced meat and salsa, making it an appealing and hearty appetizer or snack.
Sour cream, tomatoes, green onions, shredded lettuce, black olives, cilantro, or additional toppings can be added after baking for extra freshness and texture. The dip can be prepared up to two days ahead and baked just before serving. Softening the cream cheese beforehand and using a hand mixer helps achieve a smooth spreadable base for easier layering and serving.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey or ground chicken
- 1 ounce taco seasoning 1 packet
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 cups cheddar cheese divided, shredded
- 1 cup Monterey jack cheese divided, shredded
- 2 ounces green chiles canned, mild
- 1 cup salsa
- toppings as desired see notes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Brown beef in a large pan over medium heat, drain fat and return to the pan.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water according to package directions.
- While beef is cooking mix cream cheese, sour cream, ½ of the cheese, and chilis in a large bowl. Mix until fully combined and spread into the bottom of a baking dish.
- Layer the meat mixture on top, then layer the salsa and finish with the remaining cheese
- Bake 25 minutes or until bubbly and browned. Top with desired toppings and serve warm with chips.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese before mixing to ensure smooth blending; let it sit at room temperature or microwave briefly on low power.
- Use a hand mixer to combine the cream cheese mixture for easier spreading and better texture.
- Prepare the dip up to 2 days ahead and bake just before serving for best freshness.
- Toppings like sour cream, tomatoes, green onions, shredded lettuce, black olives, or cilantro can be added after baking according to preference; they are not included in nutritional information.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 499 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 499 | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 150mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 1321mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 503mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1845IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 479mg | 48% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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