Taco Dip with Ground Beef
A hearty and flavorful dip made with seasoned ground beef, cream cheese, and a variety of toppings, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
For the Ground Beef Layer:
- 1 lb 450g ground beef
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 packet about 1 oz or 28g taco seasoning
- ½ cup 120ml water
- For the Cream Cheese Layer:
- 8 oz 225g cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup 240g sour cream
For the Toppings:
- 1 cup 115g shredded lettuce
- 1 cup 115g shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 Roma tomatoes diced
- ¼ cup 40g sliced black olives
- 2 green onions sliced
- Tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
Cook the Ground Beef:
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Simmer until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
Prepare the Cream Cheese Layer:
- In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Assemble the Dip:
- Spread the ground beef mixture evenly in the bottom of a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking dish or serving tray.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the ground beef layer.
- Sprinkle the shredded lettuce evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the lettuce.
- Top with the diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, and sliced green onions.
Serve:
- Serve the taco dip immediately with tortilla chips.
Notes
- Ensure the ground beef is fully cooked and browned before adding the onions and garlic.
- You can adjust the amount of taco seasoning to suit your taste preferences.
- For a lighter version, use low-fat cream cheese and sour cream.