Description
Ground Beef Taco Dip is the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines savory seasoned ground beef with a luscious creamy base, topped with fresh ingredients. Perfect for game day, holiday gatherings, or cozy movie nights, this dip is quick to prepare and deliciously satisfying. With layers of flavor and texture, it’s sure to impress guests of all ages. Serve it warm or cold with tortilla chips, fresh veggies, or as part of a festive spread—this dip will be the star of your next event!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 16 oz sour cream
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 packets taco seasoning mix
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 2 medium tomatoes (diced)
- 1 can black olives (2.25 oz)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until cooked through; drain excess fat.
- Stir in one packet of taco seasoning and 3/4 cup water; simmer until most water evaporates.
- In a bowl, mix sour cream, softened cream cheese, and the second seasoning packet until smooth.
- Spread the creamy mixture in an 8×8 baking dish as the first layer.
- Add the seasoned ground beef on top of the creamy base.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the beef layer.
- Finish with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and black olives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added spice, include diced jalapeños or use spicy taco seasoning. This dip can be assembled a day ahead; refrigerate and bake when ready to serve.