Hearty Taco Dip

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: Mexican

Hearty taco dip combines savory ground beef, creamy refried beans, and melty cheese, layered with spicy salsa and chilies for bold flavors. Perfect for parties or casual gatherings, it offers a satisfying, flavorful appetizer that pairs wonderfully with chips and garnishes like sour cream or guacamole.

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Ingredients

  • 2 lb ground beef
  • 1 (16 oz) can refried beans
  • 1 large onion
  • 2/3 cup chile salsa or taco sauce
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp seasoned salt
  • 1 (4 oz) can chopped green chilies
  • 2 cups grated Cheddar or Jack cheese

Instructions

  1. Fry ground beef and chopped onion until brown and crumbly.
  2. Drain well.
  3. In a baking dish, mix browned meat and onion with refried beans, half the salsa, all seasonings, chopped green chilies, and half the cheese.
  4. Smooth out the top of the mixture and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  5. Drizzle remaining salsa over the top of the cheese.
  6. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
  7. Serve with chips. Optionally garnish with sour cream and guacamole.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

299 kcal 15% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14.9g 30% DV
Total Fat 15.7g 20% DV
Carbs 30.9g 11% DV
Fiber 11.1g 40% DV
Sugar 5g 10% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 11012.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 808mg 17% DV
Cholesterol 26.8mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 405.3mcg 45% DV
Vitamin C 2.1mg 2% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 253.3mg 19% DV
Iron 5.9mg 33% DV
Diet fit High-fiber Under 400 cal
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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