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    Layered Taco Salad Recipe

    Published: Aug 12, 2023 · Modified: Aug 29, 2023 by Angela Paris · 1 Comment
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    Layered Taco Dip is great as an appetizer, party food, or casual Taco Tuesday meal.
    Total Time 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes
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    The best Layered Taco Salad starts with seasoned ground beef and crisp lettuce with loads of tasty toppings like fiesta corn, black beans, fresh avocado, chopped tomatoes and so much more! via @jugglingactmamaThe best Layered Taco Salad starts with seasoned ground beef and crisp lettuce with loads of tasty toppings like fiesta corn, black beans, fresh avocado, chopped tomatoes and so much more! via @jugglingactmama

    The best Layered Taco Salad Recipe starts with seasoned ground beef and crisp lettuce with loads of tasty toppings like fiesta corn, black beans, fresh avocado, chopped tomatoes and so much more! You'll love this easy taco salad recipe.

    Layered Taco Dip in a clear baking dish with a spoon next to a bowl of corn chips.
    This delicious dip has all the flavors of a classic taco salad.
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    Layered Taco Salad is one of my go-to dishes for gatherings, potlucks, picnics, and parties. The layers of flavorful ingredients make it visually appealing and it is easy to serve.

    While this makes an awesome game day snack, it's also a great meal for family taco night! You'll love how easy it is to make our layered taco salad recipe.

    If you have leftover Ground Beef Taco Meat, this taco salad is the perfect way to use it up! You're going to love this extraordinary jumble of textures, colors, and flavors.

    Ingredients

    • lean ground beef
    • store-bought or homemade Taco Seasoning Mix
    • romaine lettuce or iceberg lettuce
    • tomatoes
    • fiesta corn
    • black beans
    • shredded sharp cheddar cheese or Mexican cheese blend
    • black olives
    • green pepper
    • jalapeno pepper
    • green onions
    • avocado
    • salsa
    • sour cream
    • chips
    • fresh cilantro (optional)

    I use my homemade blend of taco seasoning, however, go ahead and use the store-bought variety if that's what you have on hand.

    This is meant to be a brief overview of our best taco salad dip recipe. For step-by-step instructions and a full printable recipe card with ingredients, please scroll down to the teal box below or Jump to Recipe.

    Instructions

    Here's how to make a taco dip appetizer everyone will rave about!

    1. Brown the ground beef until cooked through and drain off any grease if necessary.
    2. Add 2 tablespoons of Taco Seasoning (I like using my own blend, but store-bought works great, too) and ½ cup water.
    3. Cook the beef for a few more minutes, stirring frequently until the liquid is absorbed.
    4. Serve on lettuce with your favorite toppings.
    Layered Taco Dip in a clear baking dish next to a bowl of corn chips.
    Everyone is going to want this tasty layered taco salad recipe!

    Equipment

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    • 9x13 Baking dish
    • Cutting Board and Santoku Knife
    • Liquid Measuring Cup and Dry Measuring Cups

    This beef taco salad can be made in a trifle dish or glass bowl, which means you can see all the pretty layers. You can also make them in individual bowls if you prefer.

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    Serving Suggestions

    For parties, I like to serve this easy taco dip with tortilla chips or corn chips for dipping. For meals, serve with corn or flour tortillas or crispy taco shells.

    Variations

    Instead of ground beef, try ground turkey. You can also omit the meat altogether if you prefer.

    It's so easy to customize this layered taco salad recipe! Love sliced red onion? Throw it in! Add some in-season sweet corn in the summertime. Use pinto beans instead of black beans. Top with slices of ripe avocados or homemade guacamole. The options are limitless!!

    You can substitute plain Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter dip.

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    Next time, try one of these other great recipes for game day, Cinco de Mayo, or Taco Tuesday!

    • Hot Corn Dip - Make a double batch of this dip because you'll need it!
    • Cream Cheese Bean Dip - Just six ingredients make this delicious, creamy bean dip.
    • Beef Queso Dip - Seasoned beef, two cheeses, and peppers make this delicious cheesy dip!
    • Cream Cheese Salsa Dip - the perfect dip for your next party. Just two simple ingredients!
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    Our steak tacos are seared in a cast iron pan, sliced against the grain and served with homemade guacamole. These Strip Steak Tacos are a great recipe for Cinco de Mayo or Taco Tuesday!
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    Layered Taco Dip in a clear baking dish next to a bowl of corn chips and other condiments.

    Not ready to make this easy recipe yet? Don’t forget to pin the recipe for later! When you do make it, please be sure to tag me on Instagram @jugglingactmama or #jugglingactmama – I’d love to see your pictures! And finally, if you get a chance, please comment and leave me a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating below!

    Layered Taco Dip

    Layered Taco Dip is great as an appetizer, party food, or casual Taco Tuesday meal.
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    Course: Appetizer, dinner
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Keyword: Layered taco dip
    Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Chill Time: 1 hour hour
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 309kcal
    Author: Ang Paris

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    Equipment

    • 9x13 Baking dish
    • Cutting Board
    • Santoku Knife
    • Liquid Measuring Cup
    • Dry Measuring Cups

    Ingredients

    Dip Ingredients

    • 1 pound ground beef
    • 4 tablespoons taco seasoning or 2 envelopes - divided in half
    • 16 oz refried beans
    • 8 oz cream cheese softened
    • 1 cup sour cream
    • 2 cloves garlic minced

    Toppings

    • 1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
    • 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese - or your favorite cheese
    • 2 tomatoes diced - about 2 cups
    • 3 greens onions with tops diced finely
    • 2.25 oz black olives sliced, optional
    • 2 tablespoons cilantro snipped, optional
    • Jalapeno slices optional
    • Avocado diced, optional
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    Instructions

    • Brown ground beef until no pink remains, drain if necessary.
      1 pound ground beef
    • Return to pan and add 2 tablespoons (or 1 envelope) taco seasoning and ½ cup water.
      4 tablespoons taco seasoning or 2 envelopes - divided in half
    • Cook until all liquid is absorbed.
    • In a medium bowl, combine taco meat and refried beans until well combined.
      16 oz refried beans
    • Transfer to 13x9 glass dish.
    • In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, sour cream, garlic and 2 tablespoons (or 1 envelope) taco seasoning until smooth and creamy.
      8 oz cream cheese, 1 cup sour cream, 2 cloves garlic, 4 tablespoons taco seasoning or 2 envelopes - divided in half
    • Spread evenly over bean mixture.
    • Top with cheeses, tomatoes and any other toppings you like.
      1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese, 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese - or your favorite cheese, 2 tomatoes, 3 greens onions with tops, 2.25 oz black olives, 2 tablespoons cilantro, Jalapeno slices, Avocado
    • Place in refrigerator to chill at least 1 hour before serving.
    • Serve with additional sour cream and tortilla chips.

    Notes

    Taco Dip can also be heated to melt the cheese and warm the filling.
    Place in 350-degree F oven for 15-20 minutes BEFORE adding any additional toppings
    The meat can be omitted for a vegetarian option.

    For best results, be sure to check our Tips and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help your delicious recipe come out perfectly.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 594mg | Potassium: 229mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 865IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 196mg | Iron: 1mg
    Please Note: I am not a registered dietician. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.
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