Hot Layered Mexican Dip Recipe

This hot layered taco dip with ground beef is a tasteful, rich, meaty, and wholesome dip that is a perfect condiment to go with tortilla chips, nachos, etc. It’s a great way to mix up Taco Tuesday! You can serve this dip on parties, game days, and movie nights. It is tasteful, super easy to make, and will become an instant favorite. This dip is undoubtedly a crowd pleaser!

Are you looking for a dip recipe to serve up at your next party? This taco dip with ground beef f is perfect! With an easy-to-follow recipe, and all the ingredients available at your local grocery store, this dish will be ready in no time. Take it out of the oven just before the cheese starts to bubble around the edges and mix in cheddar cheese until melted. Serve with tortilla chips or fresh vegetables. Yum!

Ingredient breakdown

• Ground beef: You can either use ground beef, pork, or chicken for this recipe. Moreover, you can also use leftover chicken roast, steak, etc.
• Taco seasoning: Taco seasoning is tasteful and is made with aromatic and rich flavored spices that add flair to your dip and tacos. You can choose store-bought taco seasoning or use homemade as well.
• Salsa: Salsa is rich, tangy, tomatoey, and packed with freshness. Again, you can use store-bought or homemade salsa. Chunky salsa also goes well.
• Refried beans: Refried beans are mashed beans and are a Mexican staple. They are creamy and add flavor to the dish.
• Sour cream: Sour cream not just adds tangy flavor but also creaminess to the dip.
• Cheddar cheese: Cheddar cheese adds richness and makes the dip cheesy.
• Roma tomatoes: Roma tomatoes are perfect for topping the dip.
• Green onion: Add chopped green onions on top for crunch.

What to serve with taco dip?

Here are a few unique ideas on serving taco dips:

• You can add the dip to French fries and enjoy a wholesome and rich dish.
• Add taco dip to plain pasta. This fusion dish is perfect for those who like to try different and unconventional combinations.
• The dip is a perfect pair with tortilla chips, nachos, and vegetable sticks.

How to make homemade taco seasoning

Also, store-bought taco seasonings serve the purpose, and if you like to customize flavors as per your liking, you can make it at home. All you need is spices like garlic powder, cumin powder, chili powder, paprika, dried oregano, onion powder, sea salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Mix all the ingredients and store them in a jar.

Best occasions for taco dip

Do we really think there is a bad time for taco dip? Not really! However, this would be especially fitting for a Cinco de Mayo Party, game day, the super bowl, or any type of viewing party.

Variation ideas

There is so much you can add to the taco dip according to your liking. Here are a few ideas – but make sure you include your favorite taco toppings.

• You can add green bell peppers. They bring in a texture to the dip.
• You can also top the dip with jalapeno slices
• Add leftover shredded chicken to the dip.
• You can also add mayonnaise for more creaminess.
• Add a can of French onion dip for more flavors.
• Add cream cheese with the sour cream for a richer flavor
• Add red onion to the mixture for another flavor
• Top with black olives
• Add a layer of guacamole
• Serve with iceberg lettuce
• Mix green pepper or red pepper slices into the layers of refried beans
• Use different types of cheese – Monterey Jack and Cheddar is always a good choice!

Ingredients

• 1 pound of ground beef
• Water
• 3 tbsp taco seasoning, divided (less than one envelopes taco seasoning)
• 1/2 cup salsa 
• Can of refried veans
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• Shredded cheese (we used cheddar – Mexican blend would work well, too)
• Roma tomatoes
• Green onion 

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Brown ground beef over medium heat and drain excess grease
3. Add about ½ cup water, two tablespoons of taco seasoning, and salsa. 
4. Cook until combined
5. IN a separate medium bowl, combine refried beans with sour cream and 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
6. Spread refried beans and sour cream mixture in bottom of the baking dish
7. Next make a ground beef layer by evenly spreading the ground beef on top of the refried beans
8. Top with cheddar cheese and bake for 20 minutes, broiling if necessary
9. Remove from oven and top with roma tomatoes and green onion

How can I make this taco dip recipe healthier?

There are a few adaptations you can do to make this recipe a little bit better for you. You could make sure that you use lean ground beef or swap ground turkey for ground beef entirely. While pinto beans are generally pretty good for you, some might find black bean-based refried beans to be a little bit healthier. You can make your own taco seasoning. Using a fat-free sour cream and lower-fat cheeses can help cut down on the fat in the recipe.

What should I bake this dip in?

We typically make it in a pie dish, but you can really use any casserole dish that you want. I would say it would be in an 8×8 or maybe a little larger.

Can I make this recipe in a slow cooker?

We have not tried this, but I imagine you could. Let us know if you do and how it turned out for you!

Can you freeze taco dip?

Yes! The good thing about this dip is that you can freeze it. So, prepare it in advance, and freeze it until you are ready to bake it. You can also prepare all the ingredients in advance. When you have to serve it, compile everything and bake.

Do you serve taco dip hot or cold?

Well, you can serve it both ways. You can bake the dip and then serve it hot. The cheesiness will add so much texture. Furthermore, you can also serve it cold. Most people like to enjoy it just like it is without baking. Either way, it is tasteful and delicious.

If you’re a fan of hot dips, try it out and let us know what you think! This recipe is sure to be the best part of your upcoming meal. The ground beef mixture, combined with the sour cream layer, salsa, and cheese makes this a great addition to any dinner table or party as a side dish or easy appetizer. Now that I’ve shared one of my favorite recipes with you, it’s time for me to get back into the kitchen and whip up something new. Until then, happy cooking everyone!

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