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Easy Taco Dip with Ground Beef

Taco Dip with Ground Beef is a hot taco dip recipe loaded with cream cheese, taco meat, black beans, corn, and tons of gooey cheese. Easy appetizer for game day, movie nights, holiday parties, or taco Tuesday.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Calories: 395kcal
Author: Cara Lanz

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning or 3 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 cup salsa
  • ¾ cup black beans drained
  • ¾ cup corn frozen, canned, or fresh
  • 16 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 ½ cups Monterey Jack cheese, divided shredded
  • 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese, divided shredded
  • 4 ounces green chilies 1 small can, drained
  • Optional toppings of your choice: tomatoes, avocados, onions, olives, jalapenos ...

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350. Spray an oblong 2.5 quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Brown ground beef on medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain excess grease.
  • Add the taco seasoning, ½ cup water, and salsa. Simmer until the liquid evaporates. Stir in the black beans and corn. Remove from heat.
  • Mix cream cheese and sour cream together until creamy. Mix in ½ cup Monterey Jack cheese, ½ cup cheddar cheese, and the green chilies.
  • Spread the cream cheese mixture into the bottom of the casserole dish. Layer the ground beef mixture on top. Sprinkle the remaining 2 cups of cheese over the ground beef.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
  • Top with chopped tomatoes and onions or your favorite taco toppings.
    Serve warm with tortilla chips.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

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Notes

  • Soften the cream cheese at room temperature so it blends easily with the sour cream.
  • I know shredding a block of cheese is a pain, but it really does taste and melt better than bagged cheese.
  • These layers are thick and hearty! For thinner layers, use a larger casserole dish. 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 395kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 734mg | Potassium: 301mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1221IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 268mg | Iron: 1mg