Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 4 tablespoons taco seasoning or 2 envelopes - divided in half
  • 1 16-ounce can refried beans
  • 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese - or your favorite cheese
  • 2 tomatoes, diced - about 2 cups
  • 3 greens onions with tops, diced finely
  • 1 2.25-ounce can of sliced black olives, optional
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, snipped, optional
  • Jalapeno slices, optional
  • Avocado, diced, optional

Instruction

  • Brown ground beef in a large skillet on medium-high heat until no pink remains. Drain if necessary.
  • Return ground beef to pan and add 2 tablespoons (or 1 envelope) of taco seasoning and 1/2 cup water.
  • Cook over medium heat until all liquid is absorbed.
  • In a medium bowl, combine taco meat and refried beans until well combined.
  • Transfer taco meat and refried beans to a 13x9 glass baking dish. This serves as the base for your layered taco dip.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, sour cream, garlic, and 2 tablespoons (or 1 envelope) taco seasoning until smooth and creamy.
  • Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over taco meat and bean mixture.
  • Top with cheese, tomatoes, and any other toppings you like, such as avocado.
  • Place the casserole dish of taco layered dip in the refrigerator to chill at least 1 hour before serving.
  • Serve 7 layer taco dip with an additional small bowl of sour cream and some tortilla chips.