Description
Layers of zesty 7 layer taco dip promise a fiesta of flavors dancing across your palate. Mexican-inspired ingredients blend seamlessly, inviting you to dive into this crowd-pleasing appetizer that guarantees smiles at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
Produce:
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced green onions
Toppings and Extras:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 jar (8 oz) salsa
Instructions
- Prepare ground beef by browning in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking into small crumbles until no longer pink, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Drain excess fat from beef and stir in taco seasoning, cooking for an additional 2 minutes to blend flavors thoroughly.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whip cream cheese and sour cream together until smooth and well combined, creating a creamy base layer.
- Select a large rectangular serving dish and spread the cream cheese mixture evenly across the bottom as the first foundational layer.
- Carefully layer the seasoned ground beef directly on top of the cream cheese mixture, ensuring an even distribution.
- Spread drained and rinsed black beans as the next distinct layer, creating a hearty protein-rich section.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously over the beans, allowing it to slightly melt from the warmth of previous layers.
- Add a vibrant layer of diced tomatoes, distributing them uniformly across the cheese surface.
- Create a crisp green layer by scattering shredded lettuce evenly over the tomatoes.
- Garnish with sliced black olives, providing a rich, salty accent to the dip.
- Drizzle salsa across the top, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Finish by sprinkling diced green onions and chopped fresh cilantro for a final burst of color and fresh flavor.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow layers to set and flavors to meld together.
- Serve chilled with tortilla chips or fresh vegetable crudités.
Notes
- Customize meat options by substituting ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles for a leaner or vegetarian version.
- Adjust spice levels by selecting mild, medium, or hot taco seasoning to match personal heat preferences.
- Enhance dairy-free requirements by replacing cream cheese and sour cream with cashew-based or tofu cream alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 364
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 797 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 77 mg