Description
Craving a crowd-pleasing Smoked Taco Dip that elevates game day snacks? Layers of smoky, spicy goodness combine creamy cheese, zesty salsa, and tender meat, promising a flavor explosion that will have guests reaching for more chips and demanding seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sour cream
- 1 can refried beans
Toppings and Garnishes:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) salsa
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) chopped tomatoes
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) sliced black olives
- Tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
- Sizzle ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until thoroughly cooked, ensuring no pink remains. Eliminate excess grease through careful draining.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning into the beef, following package liquid recommendations and stirring until spices thoroughly coat the meat.
- Transfer seasoned beef into a spacious mixing vessel, incorporating refried beans, sharp cheddar cheese, zesty salsa, creamy sour cream, finely chopped green onions, and diced fresh tomatoes.
- Blend ingredients meticulously, creating a harmonious, well-integrated mixture with balanced flavors and consistent texture.
- Transfer the robust dip into a suitable serving dish, distributing evenly and creating a smooth surface.
- Crown the dip with elegantly sliced black olives, providing visual contrast and additional flavor complexity.
- Refrigerate the prepared dip for approximately 60 minutes, allowing ingredients to harmonize and develop deeper, richer taste profiles.
- Present alongside crisp tortilla chips for an irresistible communal appetizer experience.
Notes
- Customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of taco seasoning or using a mild/hot variety to suit different taste preferences.
- Replace ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner or vegetarian option that maintains the rich, savory flavor profile.
- Enhance smoky undertones by using smoked paprika in the taco seasoning or briefly charring green onions before chopping for added depth.
- Prepare the dip a day ahead to intensify the flavors, allowing ingredients to meld and develop a more complex taste experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg