Taco Dip with Ground Beef
Taco dip recipe with ground beef is a protein-packed, creamy dip with Greek yogurt, taco meat, and fresh toppings—perfect for parties!
Servings 8
Ingredients
Taco Meat
- ½ pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ cup water
Creamy Layer
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
Toppings
- 1 cup iceberg lettuce shredded
- 2 avocados diced
- 1 tomato diced
- 1 cup shredded raw cheddar
- other toppings like black olives, green onions, cilantro, and fermented jalapenos
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ½ pound ground beef, breaking it up as it browns until fully cooked. Stir in 2 tablespoons taco seasoning, ½ teaspoon sea salt, and ¼ cup water. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 8 ounces cream cheese, 1 cup yogurt or sour cream, and 1 tablespoon taco seasoning and mix until smooth. Spread evenly in a serving dish.
- Spread the ground beef mixture evenly over the cheese layer.
- Top with 1 cup iceberg lettuce, 2 avocados, 1 tomato, and 1 cup shredded raw cheddar. Add other toppings like black olives, green onions, cilantro, and fermented jalapenos if desired.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips or refrigerate for later.
Notes
Storage: Store leftover taco dip in an airtight container or tightly covered dish in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For best freshness, store toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, and avocados separately and add them just before serving to prevent fogginess. Freezing is not recommended.
Helpful Tips:
- Use full-fat dairy - Full-fat cream cheese and yogurt has the best texture and flavor and blends smoother. It also holds up better in the dip with all the toppings.
- Brown the beef well - I like the crispy bits in my ground beef taco meat so let the ground beef develop a deep brown color before adding seasoning.
- Prevent watery dip - Usually, I'm all good with fatty taco meat, but here, you want to drain any excess liquid from the cooked ground beef before layering to avoid a soggy dip. If using tomatoes, scoop out the seeds to reduce moisture.
- Let it cool slightly before layering - If the beef is too hot when layered over the creamy base, it can cause the dairy to turn runny. Let it sit for a few minutes before assembling.
Nutrition
Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 441mg | Potassium: 465mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 887IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 179mg | Iron: 1mg