We are so excited about our Taco Dip Recipe! This recipe is so simple, makes a great appetizer or snack for a crowd and is always devoured in minutes! We love the free form nature of this dip too -you can see all the delicious layers and it’s still very scoop friendly.
How to Make Our Taco Dip Recipe
Ingredients
Process
Ground Beef
- Place a skillet over medium heat and add oil. Add beef and brown, breaking apart with a wooden spoon. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika and stir together for 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste and stock until bee is evenly coated. Lower heat to medium low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside and slightly cool.
Chipotle Sour Cream
- Place sour cream, chipotle peppers and lime juice into a food processor and blend together until smooth.
Assembly
- Spread chipotle sour cream in a thin layer onto a platter.
- Top with an even layer of ground beef mixture.
- Top beef with shredded lettuce, then half the tomatoes.
- Top with shredded cheese and finally with remaining tomatoes. Season with black pepper and serve with tortilla chips.
Why We Love This Taco Dip Recipe
We love this taco dip recipe for so many reasons! The flavors are so good. It’s really like eating a crunchy ground beef taco in dip form. It’s such an easy appetizer to make and you can prep all of it a day or two ahead of time and assemble it right before serving. We also love this dip because it feeds a crowd and doesn’t cost much to get it all together!
Variations and Substitutions
- If you want to go the more traditional 7 layer dip route, you can add a layer of guacamole and a layer of refried beans to this dip.
- We love substituting the ground beef for carne asada, ground chicken or turkey or even for some crumbled tofu (for a vegetarian option).
- For even more flavor, make a batch of pico de gallo to sprinkle on top instead of just diced tomatoes OR spoon some roasted tomato salsa on top!
- Swap the shredded cheddar out for shredded pepper jack cheese or crumbled queso fresco.
- Add some fresh sliced or pickled jalapeños for a kick.
Prep Ahead Instructions
All the components can be prepped up to 2 days ahead of time. Keep each component in a separate, airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.
When ready to serve, heat taco meat up in a skillet over medium-low heat or microwave for 2 to 3 minutes before assembling.
What to Serve with Our Taco Dip Recipe
There are so many delicious dishes that would go great served with our taco dip and some of our favorites are:
- Coconut Shrimp with Mango Salsa
- Elote Fritters
- Simple Ceviche
- Honey Chipotle Burrito Bowls OR Carne Asada Burrito Bowls
- Carne Asada Torta
- Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
More Delicious Dip Recipes You Will Love
Taco Dip Recipe
A free form Taco Dip Recipe that everyone will love! It tastes just like a crunchy beef taco, but in dip form! We promise it'll be a huge hit at your next party, bbq, picnic, potluck, etc!
Servings:
INGREDIENTS
ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1/3 cup beef or chicken stock
- salt and pepper to taste
chipotle sour cream
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo
- 1 lime juiced
assembly
- 3 ounces shredded cheddar
- 2 roma tomatoes seeded and diced
- 2/3 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
INSTRUCTIONS
ground beef
- Place a skillet over medium heat and add oil. Add beef and brown, breaking apart with a wooden spoon. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika and stir together for 1 minute.
- Stir in tomato paste and stock until bee is evenly coated. Lower heat to medium low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside and slightly cool.
chipotle sour cream
- Place sour cream, chipotle peppers and lime juice into a food processor and blend together until smooth.
assembly
- Spread chipotle sour cream in a thin layer onto a platter.
- Top with an even layer of ground beef mixture.
- Top beef with shredded cheese, then half the tomatoes.
- Top with shredded lettuce and finally with remaining tomatoes.
- Season with black pepper and serve with tortilla chips.
NOTES
Prep Ahead Instructions
All the components can be prepped up to 2 days ahead of time. Keep each component in a separate, airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.
When ready to serve, heat taco meat up in a skillet over medium-low heat or microwave for 2 to 3 minutes before assembling.
Variations and Substitutions
- If you want to go the more traditional 7 layer dip route, you can add a layer of guacamole and a layer of refried beans to this dip.
- We love substituting the ground beef for carne asada, ground chicken or turkey or even for some crumbled tofu (for a vegetarian option).
- For even more flavor, make a batch of pico de gallo to sprinkle on top instead of just diced tomatoes OR spoon some roasted tomato salsa on top!
- Swap the shredded cheddar out for shredded pepper jack cheese or crumbled queso fresco.
- Add some fresh sliced or pickled jalapeños for a kick.
Calories: 229kcal Carbohydrates: 6g Protein: 16g Fat: 16g Saturated Fat: 7g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 6g Trans Fat: 0.2g Cholesterol: 63mg Sodium: 615mg Potassium: 389mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 3g Vitamin A: 788IU Vitamin C: 6mg Calcium: 126mg Iron: 2mg
CUISINE: mexican american
KEYWORD: dip recipe, easy dip
COURSE: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
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Is it 1lb. of ground beef?
Yes – which is written in the recipe!