Description
Taco Dip with Ground Beef is a vibrant, crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines creamy layers of cheese and zesty ground beef, perfect for any gathering. This dip is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. Serve it chilled with crispy tortilla chips for an unforgettable flavor experience that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 packet taco seasoning (approximately 1 oz)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or drained canned)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- Tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat and stir in taco seasoning until fragrant.
- In a large bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, and half of the shredded cheese until smooth.
- In a serving dish, layer half of the cream mixture. Top with browned beef, diced tomatoes, and remaining cream mixture.
- Sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheese, green onions, and black olives.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving with tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg