7-Layer Taco Dip

This 7-Layer Taco Dip is a super simple and classic appetizer! Taco seasoned cream cheese is topped with seasoned ground beef and 5 layers (or more!) of your favorite taco toppings! Simply serve with tortilla chips and watch it disappear! Yields 8 to 10 servings (depending).

Course Appetizers & Snacks

Cuisine Tex Mex

Keyword appetizer, cream cheese, dip, ground beef, taco

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 278

Author Laurie McNamara

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef I like 90/10
7 tablespoons taco seasoning divided (see notes below)
8 ounces whipped cream cheese
1 (generous)cup iceberg or romaine lettuce sliced very thin
1 cup cheddar jack cheese freshly shredded
1 cup cherry tomato halves
1 medium avocado diced small
2 to 3 green onions sliced
1 to 2 bags tortilla chips for serving

OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL TOPPINGS:

1/4 cup sliced black olives
2 tablespoons red onions finely diced
1 to 2 jalapeños sliced
2 tablespoons minced cilantro
1/3 cup sweet bell peppers finely diced

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

To a 10-inch skillet, add the lean ground beef. Use a spatula to break it up into small crumbles, cook until no longer pink. Drain and discard any accumulating fat from the pan. Add in the taco seasoning and stir to combine.
Remove off of the heat and let cool.
See recipe notes for making a saucy beef mixture.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine the cream cheese with the remaining 3 tablespoons taco seasoning and set off to the side.
Spread the cream cheese mixture on the bottom of a serving platter/dish. Top with the cooled ground beef mixture.
Then top with the remaining ingredients in this order - this is the way I like my dip.
Shredded lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, black olives (if using), diced avocado, jalapeños (if using), green onion, red onion (if using) and top with cilantro.
Serve with tortilla chips.

Notes

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on SimplyScratch.com should only be used as a general guideline.

*The nutritional value is for the dip only and does not include tortilla chips or additional (optional) toppings.

A Note About Taco Seasoning:

If using my homemade taco seasoning you'll want to double the recipe but DO NOT double the salt, otherwise this dish will be way too salty. You can make the beef mixture saucy by adding a little cornstarch 1 to 2 teaspoons to your homemade taco seasoning. Then, once your meat mixture is cooked though and seasoned, pour in 1/2 cup of water and stir until thickened - increasing the heat if needed.

If using store-bought, I highly recommend Siete brand - as you would only need 1 packet (if you're using another brand, you may need 2 packets). There's no need to add cornstarch if using store-bought seasoning, simply follow the package directions.

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