Taco Dip with Meat, a Seven Layer Dip Recipe (2024)

Grab a chip and let's dig into this delicious Taco Dip with ground beef. It's truly a dip you will go back for more loaded with cream cheese it's a layered taco dip recipe that will soon be a favorite! You've likely tried a seven layer dip. Well this is a 7 layer dip with meat!

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I have a few fun extra ingredients thrown into this easy recipe that I'll share with you. The meat is a seasoned taco meat, just like eating a ground beef taco. Yum!

Aside from adding diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, green onions, and tortilla chips, you will also add cream cheese. I love to use myHomemade Refried Beansrecipe made in the Instant Pot but you can also used a canned refried beans too.

Hot Taco Dip is perfect for Game Day, or even a simple Family Game Night and of course can be served as a Hot Dip or a Cold Taco Dip.

Shopping List for Cream Cheese Taco Dip

• Ground Beef: Lean Ground Beef, Ground Turkey, or Ground Sirloin
• Cream Cheese
• Refried Beans
• Sour Cream
• Shredded Cheese
• Green Onions
• Tomatoes
• Tortilla Chips
• Taco Seasoning

How to make Cream Cheese Mexican Dip

In a large skillet over medium/high heat brown ground beef until no longer pink. Remove excess fat if necessary. Add taco seasoning with water and simmer until heated through.

Spread hot or cold refried beans on the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish and evenly spread cooked ground beef over refried beans.

Spread Guacamole over meat mixture by placing dollops in baking dish and carefully spread.

In a separate bowl combine softened cream cheese with sour cream and taco seasoning. Mix to combine and spread over Avocado and meat mixture.

Top with diced tomatoes, green onions, shredded cheese, avocado, jalapeno, salsa and any other toppings you enjoy

Chill for an hour and serve cold or serve immediately and serve hot.

Best Ever Layered Mexican Dip

What makes this recipe the BEST Ever? Well, I think adding meat to this Taco Dip truly steps it up a notch. I also love that this recipe is very similar to a Seven Layer Dip and you can add all your favorite toppings.

Just in case you need more ideas for toppings I've included some of our favorites

Additional Toppings

• Sliced Black Olives
• Diced Bell Peppers
• Green Chiles
• Black Beans
• Iceberg Lettuce
• Salsa ~Roasted Red SalsaorTomatillo Salsa
• Avocado orHomemade Guacamole
• Jalapeno Peppers
• Hot Sauce
• Homemade Salsa or Taco Sauce
• Leftover Taco Meat (Chicken, Pork or Beef)
• More cheddar cheese or even Monterey Jack Cheese!

With all the extra toppings this Taco Dip with Beef Recipe truly becomes a meal. But you don't have to believe me, make it yourself and give a try. I bet it will be devoured.

When to Serve Mexican Dip Recipes

I've mentioned that this Seven Layer Taco Dip is ideal for the big game, the Super Bowl of course! But it's also fantastic for New Years Eve, Family Gatherings, Movie Nights with Friends, or a cozy Game night at home.

Don't forget Cinco de Mayo! Adding this fun Dip Recipe to your Taco Tuesday or Cinco de Mayo party is also ideal.

Do yourself a favor and have some extra Sour Cream or a Sour Cream Mixture of Salsa and sour cream for those that want a little extra on their plate. I love to have extra toppings in small bowls and plate on a cutting board like a Charcuterie Board. Allowing everyone to add those extra fun toppings they like.

It's an easy appetizer and great addition for every event. With simple ingredients this crowd pleaser is always a huge hit with so many great options that everyone loves.

How to Serve Taco Dip

We love to enjoy this Chips and Dip recipe hot. The hot beans and meat with the cool cream cheese sour cream layer is fantastic.

But that doesn't mean you can't also serve this dip cold and in fact, it's delicious cold. I recommend allowing this recipe sit in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving to allow the flavors come together.

Serve with tortilla Chips. But don't hesitate to substitute chips with a Kale Chip, Zucchini Chip or even a Carrot Chip. It's a fun substitute

Ingredient Substitution for Ground Beef Dip

Sour Cream ~ Greek Plain Yogurt

Ground Beef ~ Ground Chicken or Ground Turkey

Refried Beans ~ Sautéed Onions and Diced Bell Peppers

Tortilla Chips ~ Kale Chips, Zucchini Chips, Carrot Chips

Cheese ~ Monterey Jack Cheese, Pepper Jack Cheese or even a Queso blend Cheese

Cooking Methods for Seven Layer Taco Dip

I prefer to make this Seven layer Taco Dip using a skillet when cooking the ground beef. But using a Crock Pot to keep this dip warm is ideal if you prefer a Hot Taco Dip.

Layer the recipe just like you would in a baking dish except place in a Crock Pot or slow cooker and keep on warm for a perfect temperature. Keep in mind the sour cream layer and cheese will get warm and melty which is tasty.

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How to Store Taco Dip with Meat

Always store dip in refrigerator. This will keep for a couple days in covered and stored chilled.

Can I make Taco Dip in Advance?

As many prefer this dip serve chilled, it can be made hours in advance and stored in refrigerator. Add diced avocado before serving so they don't turn brown.
If using Guacamole make sure to seal under the cream cheese layer so it doesn't turn brown.

As a Meal or an Appetizer

When making Ground Beef Dip with Cream Cheese it's a wonderful Appetizer Recipe for a crowd. However, it can also be served as a full meal for the family.

We always enjoy a dinner when we dip and eat surrounded around the kitchen table. Memories are made with laughter and fun conversations.

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