Taco dip with ground beef is an easy layered taco dip that comes together quickly. Made with meat, beans, and lots of veggies and cheese.
Get ready to serve this appetizer at your next potluck, Cinco de mayo party, BBQ, Superbowl, or any other event. With each layer more flavorful than the last, there is no doubt this taco dip will be the dish everyone raves about!
For more tasty taco ideas, check out our recipes for Homemade Taco Shell Bowls, Baked Cod Fish Tacos, Gluten Free Tacos, Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos, and Taco Cups.
As we share this taco dip with meat, we can’t help but think about all the delicious gluten-free appetizers that would pair well alongside this dish. Check out all our favorites that make the best spread for any occasion or holiday! From parties to gatherings, 4th of July to Memorial Day, pick any (or all!) of these dishes to serve to your guests.
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Let’s get started on this gluten-free dip! Gather the equipment and ingredients then follow the step-by-step written instructions or use the printable recipe card. Below, you will find frequently asked questions to guide you to successfully make the best taco dip recipe!
Table of Contents
Equipment
- large skillet
- stir spoon
- measuring cups and spoons
- serving platter
- small mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef ✅
- 16 ounces refried beans ✅
- 1 packet gluten-free taco seasoning
- 4 ounces sour cream
- 4 ounces Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup guacamole
- 1/2 cup salsa ✅
- 1 cup chopped lettuce
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese ✅
- 2 large roma tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup black olives
- 1/4 cup green onions
- 1 bag tortilla chips ✅
Gluten-Free Guide: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten.
How To Make
Brown the ground beef and blend it with the beans
Brown the beef in the large skillet by adding the ground beef to the skillet. Using a spatula, carefully break up the meat into large chunks. Let the chunks of beef cook for approximately 1 minute. Then, break the chunks into smaller pieces and let cook for approximately 1 minute. Repeat the process of alternating between breaking up the ground beef and cooking for 1 minute until the ground beef is no longer pink. Then, drain.
Add the refried beans and taco seasoning to the browned beef, stir well. Spread the warm beef mixture onto the serving platter.
Related: Homemade Gluten Free Taco Seasoning
Combine the sour cream mixture
Stir together the sour cream and the Greek yogurt. Layer on top of the beef mixture.
Layer guacamole and salsa
Spread the guacamole on the sour cream then the salsa on top of the guacamole.
Layer the veggies and cheese
Add the lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, black olives, and green onions.
Serve
Serve this 7 layer taco dip with tortilla chips.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can do either, we find this dip is best served right after it is made. The contrast of the warm ground beef and refried beans with the cool sour cream mixture and toppings makes for a delicious combination.
If making ahead, prep the beef mixture and toppings separately then layer when ready to serve. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days; however, the veggies will become soggy. This is another reason we find the dish is best served the day it is prepared.
Of course! Simply swap the ground beef with your preference. You could also swap the ground meat with a can of black beans for a vegetarian dip.
If looking to add more layers to this 7 layer dip with meat, fresh or canned jalapenos, diced bell peppers, Pico de Gallo or hot sauce are delicious toppings.
Make this recipe! The refried beans can be mixed with leftover taco meat for the base of this dip. A great option to serve poolside in the summer for your family. Nacho Fries (Taco Bell), Taco Quesadilla and Taco Pasta Bake are a few other popular recipes that can be made with leftover tacos.
Kids In The Kitchen
Cooking tips and suggestions for kids making this recipe.
- Use a spoon or spatula to spread each layer onto the plate.
- If serving chilled, cool in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Make sure to practice safe knife skills when slicing lettuce or tomatoes for the top.
More Appetizer Dip Recipes
- Velveeta Cheese Sauce Dip
- Dairy Free Chicken Buffalo Dip
- Caramelized Sweet Onion Dip
- Greek Yogurt Spinach Dip
- Seven Layer Bean Dip
- BLT Dip
- Yogurt Fruit Dip
CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.
The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.
Taco Dip with Ground Beef
Equipment
- serving platter
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef ✅
- 16 ounces refried beans ✅
- 1 packet gluten-free taco seasoning
- 4 ounces sour cream
- 4 ounces Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup guacamole
- 1/2 cup salsa ✅
- 1 cup chopped lettuce
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese ✅
- 2 large roma tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup black olives
- 1/4 cup green onions
- 1 bag tortilla chips ✅
Instructions
- ⭐️ Brown the beef and blend with the beans. Brown the beef in the large skillet. Drain. Add the refried beans and taco seasoning, stir well. Spread the beef mixture onto the serving platter.1 pound lean ground beef, 16 ounces refried beans, 1 packet gluten-free taco seasoning
- Combine the sour cream mixture. Stir together the sour cream and the Greek yogurt. Layer on top of the beef mixture.4 ounces sour cream, 4 ounces Greek yogurt
- Layer guacamole and salsa. Spread the guacamole on the sour cream then the salsa on top of the guacamole.1/2 cup guacamole, 1/2 cup salsa
- Layer the veggies and cheese. Add the lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, black olives, and green onions.1 cup chopped lettuce, 2 large roma tomatoes, diced, 1/4 cup black olives, 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese
- Serve. Serve with tortilla chips.1 bag tortilla chips
Notes
- Serve warm or chilled – we find this dip is best served right after it is made. The contrast of the warm ground beef and refried beans with the cool sour cream mixture and toppings makes for a delicious combination.
- If making ahead, prep the beef mixture and toppings separately then layer when ready to serve. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days; however, the veggies will become soggy.
- Simply swap the ground beef with ground turkey, pork or chicken. You could also swap the ground meat with a can of black beans for a vegetarian dip.
- If looking to add more layers to this 7 layer dip with meat, fresh or canned jalapenos, diced bell peppers, Pico de Gallo or hot sauce are delicious toppings.
Nutrition
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Nicolle says
Jodi this looks amazing! We love tacos in our house and I can’t wait to try your recipe! Thank you for sharing at my weekly link party, I’m happy to be featuring you this week! https://www.ourtinynest.com/2023/02/22/weekly-link-party-336/
Donna @ Modern on Monticello says
This looks so delicious! Pinned of course and I plan to try it out the next time my kids are over for a meal. This post will be a feature this week. #HomeMattersParty