Ultimate Layered Taco Dip Recipe!

🌮 Ultimate Layered Taco Dip Recipe

Servings: 10-12
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Chill Time (optional): 30 minutes
Total Time: ~1 hour

🛒 Ingredients

Base Layers:

• 1 (10–12 oz) bag tortilla chips (scoop style or broken slightly for layering)

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1 packet taco seasoning mix

• 1/2 cup water

Middle Layers:

• 1 can (15 oz) refried beans (optional, depending on preference)

• 1 cup guacamole (store-bought or homemade)

• 1 ½ cups sour cream

• 1 cup salsa or chopped tomatoes with a bit of juice drained

• 1 cup sliced jalapeños or bell peppers (your choice)

Top Layers:

• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

• 1 large avocado, diced

• 1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes

• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)

• 1/4 cup sliced green onions (optional)

🧑‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the Ground Beef:

• In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked.

• Drain the fat.

• Add taco seasoning and water, simmer until thickened (about 5 minutes). Let it cool slightly.

2. Layer in a Large Clear Bowl (Trifle Bowl or Glass Salad Bowl):

Start from bottom to top:

1. Tortilla chips – Add a layer of slightly crushed chips.

2. (Optional) Refried beans – Spread a layer over the chips if using.

3. Guacamole – Spread evenly.

4. Salsa or tomatoes – Add a layer of chunky salsa or chopped tomatoes.

5. Sour cream – Spread carefully over the salsa.

6. Bell peppers or jalapeños – For crunch and spice.

7. Taco-seasoned beef – Add evenly and press lightly.

8. Another layer of sour cream – Adds moisture between meat and cheese.

9. Shredded cheese – Generous layer.

10. Avocado – Dice and sprinkle on top.

11. Tomatoes – Add chopped fresh tomatoes.

12. (Optional) Sprinkle cilantro and/or green onions for garnish.

3. Chill (Optional):

• Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes before serving for best flavor blending.

4. Serve:

• Serve with extra tortilla chips on the side for scooping.

• Can also be served with small plates and spoons.

📝 Tips:

• Want it vegetarian? Skip the meat and double the beans or add black beans.

• Spice it up? Add chopped jalapeños or hot salsa.

• Make ahead? Assemble all layers except the avocado and tomatoes. Add those just before serving to keep them fresh.