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    Urban Bliss Life » All Recipes » Dips, Sauces, Seasonings » Taco Dip with Ground Beef

    Published: March 17, 2023 / Updated: March 6, 2023 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Taco Dip with Ground Beef

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    taco dip in a large white bowl and title text that reads Taco Dip With Ground Beef.

    Take Game Days, your next Taco Tuesday or Cinco de Mayo party, or any fun party to the next level with this fast, easy, delicious Taco Dip with Ground Beef. It's the perfect chips & dip appetizer that's always a crowd pleaser!

    taco dip with ground beef, tomatoes, and cilantro in a large white bowl.

    It's so fun to take classic flavors from one dish and do a recipe mashup to create a whole new dish. And taco flavors are one of the best to work with!

    In the past, we've made these recipes for Taco Pizza and Taco Pasta part of our regular dinner rotations. And in my constant love of cooking experiments, I created this Taco Dip with Ground Beef.

    Oh my word, it is SO tasty! I personally ate a whole small bowl with my fave tortilla chips in one sitting. I hope you love this chips and dip recipe, too!

    Jump to:
    • 🌟 Why this recipe works
    • 🛒 Ingredient notes
    • ✅ Step-by-step instructions
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
    • 🍽 Serving ideas
    • 🍷 🥂 Wine pairings
    • 🍳 Kitchen tools and equipment
    • More appetizer recipes
    • Taco Dip with Ground Beef

    🌟 Why this recipe works

    taco dip with ground beef, tomatoes, and cilantro in a large white bowl.

    Your next party needs some chips and dip, am I right? Every party does!

    This easy taco dip recipe is a great appetizer for so many reasons:

    • Easy - This cheesy beef taco dip is made in one pan with just 5 simple ingredients (plus any additional toppings you want to add). It's a very easy recipe to make! See the step-by-step instructions below.
    • Fast - You can make this dip in about 15-20 minutes.
    • Flavorful - If you like the savory taco flavors, you'll love this cheesy ground beef taco dip!

    🛒 Ingredient notes

    bowls of ingredients to make cheesy taco dip

    The best taco dip recipe only requires five ingredients! These are all simple ingredients that are easy to

    • Ground Beef - I find that lean ground beef gives the best flavor and that authentic taco flavor. But you can substitute ground turkey or even ground chicken in this recipe.
    • Taco seasoning - Use your own homemade taco seasoning or your favorite store-bought taco seasoning. You can also substitute this Fajita Seasoning.
    • Tomatoes - while you could use fresh diced tomatoes, my recipe testing found that a can of Rotel tomatoes is not only the easier option, but also quite tasty! My family prefers the mild Rotel tomatoes, but you can also use spicy if you prefer some heat. You can substitute chunky salsa or fresh diced roma tomatoes if you prefer.
    • Cream cheese - You'll need one block of cream cheese, softened to room temperature. If you use cream cheese straight from the cold refrigerator, it will take longer to melt and it won't blend as evenly with the other ingredients while cooking.
    • Shredded cheese - use Mexican-style shredded cheese for the best flavor. You can also use shredded cheddar cheese.
    • Cilantro - finely chop cilantro to sprinkle for a final hit of bright flavor before serving. You can substitute parsley.

    Make it dairy free: You can substitute your favorite dairy-free cream cheese and dairy-free cheddar or Mexican-style shreds.

    ✅ Step-by-step instructions

    It's so easy to make this cheesy, ground beef Mexican dip! Full ingredient measurements and instructions are in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. Here's a step-by-step visual guide to help you along the way.

    wooden spoon sautéing garlic and onions in a saucepan.
    ground beef in a saucepan.
    crumbled ground beef cooking in a pan.
    1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, just until the garlic is soft and fragrant.
    2. Add the ground beef. Cook and crumble beef until you have brown ground beef.
    rotel tomatoes added to ground beef in a pan.
    taco seasoning and rotel tomatoes added to ground beef in a pan.
    shredded cheese, cream cheese added to ground beef in a pan.

    3. Add the Rotel tomatoes, taco seasoning, cream cheese block and shredded cheese.

    cheesy taco dip with ground beef cooking in a pan with a wooden spoon.
    chopped cilantro sprinkled over cheesy ground beef taco dip in a pan.

    4. Continually stir the ingredients together until the cheeses melt.

    5. Sprinkle chopped cilantro and your favorite toppings.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    wooden spoon scooped up taco dip over a pan with taco dip.
    What's the best way to reheat taco dip?

    For the best results, reheat this taco dip on the stovetop over medium heat until heated through. You can also reheat in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave in 30-second increments until heated through. If you're using the microwave, suggest adding a teaspoon to a tablespoon of water or olive oil (the amount depends on the amount of dip you are reheating) to help wake up the liquids in this dip.

    What's the best way to store taco dip?

    Allow the dip to cool, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four or five days.

    🍽 Serving ideas

    taco dip in a large white bowl with a hand dipping a chip into the dip

    Serve this cheesy dip with tortilla chips -- it's the perfect chip and dip combo!

    You can also let guests add their own favorite taco toppings to the dip. Serve along with bowls of chopped green onions, freshly diced tomatoes, sour cream, black olives, green chiles, and/or black beans.

    If you're hosting a Game Day party, serve it with:

    • Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket
    • Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken
    • Buffalo Chicken Bites

    Serving this for Cinco de Mayo or Taco Tuesday? Make it with these dishes:

    • Easy Shrimp Tacos
    • Vegetarian Tex-Mex Sheet Pan Nachos
    • Easy Pico de Gallo

    🍷 🥂 Wine pairings

    This taco dip pairs well with both white wine and red wine. If you're in the mood for a white wine, pair it with a Sauvignon Blanc. If you're in the mood for a red wine, pair it with a Spanish Garnacha or a Sangiovese.

    🍳 Kitchen tools and equipment

    Ready to make this recipe? Here are the kitchen tools and equipment you'll need:

    • Skillet - you'll need a large saucepan or skillet.
    • Wooden spoon - Use a wooden spoon to stir and cook the ingredients.

    More appetizer recipes

    • Air Fryer Potato Skins Recipe
    • Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket
    • Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings
    • Easy Dairy-Free Spinach Dip

    Did you make this recipe? Don't forget to leave a 5-Star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 rating in the recipe card, and if you really loved it, please leave a comment further down on the page. Thank you!

    taco dip with ground beef, tomatoes, and cilantro in a large white bowl.

    Taco Dip with Ground Beef

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    Prep Time: 5 mins
    Cook Time: 15 mins
    Total Time: 20 mins
    Recipe by Marlynn Schotland
    This rich and creamy taco dip is perfect to serve with tortilla chips for Taco Tuesday, Cinco de Mayo, Game Day, or as a fun dinner side dish.
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 194kcal
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    Ingredients

    • 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 garlic clove, minced
    • ½ cup finely diced yellow onion
    • 1 pound ground beef
    • 2 Tablespoons taco seasoning
    • 1 can (10 ounces) Rotel tomatoes
    • 1 (8-ounce) block of cream cheese
    • 8 ounces shredded Mexican-style cheese
    • Optional: chopped cilantro, lime wedges, black olives for serving

    Instructions

    • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
    • Add the garlic and onions. Sauté just until they're soft and fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
    • Add the ground beef and break up with a wooden spoon, and cook just until cooked through.
    • Stir in the tomatoes, taco seasoning, cream cheese, and shredded cheese. Keep stirring and cook until all of the cheese is melted.
    • Optional: sprinkle in some chopped cilantro, and serve topped with black olives and with sides of lime wedges. Serve with tortilla chips.

    Notes

    Makes about 12-15 servings 
    Storage: store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. 
    Freezer friendly: store in a freezer-safe container in the freezer for up to one month. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving.
    To reheat: add a small teaspoon of water or olive oil and microwave in 30-second increments until heated through, stirring in-between.
    Tried this recipe?Please leave a star rating and comment! Then snap a pic of your dish and share it on social media. Tag @UrbanBlissLife and #UrbanBlissLife!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 383mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 234IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 304mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.

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