Beefy Taco Dip
For me, I'm always ready to throw down on some dip! It's like the easiest and best thing to bring to a party - and it's great for snacking at home. This Beefy Taco Dip was loaded with flavorful ground beef, a creamy, cottage cheese ranch layer, and piled with fresh veggies! It was creamy, crunchy, hearty, and fresh. It felt super unique to me because you don't really see taco dips with ground beef in them! This was completely outside the box, and that ranch addition was a little something different. There was also a lot of protein in this recipe, and with no cream cheese. A total feel-good snack!
Equipment
Ingredients
For the beefy filling:
- 1 lb. Ground Beef
- Juice from Half Lime about 1 tbsp
- 1 tsp Chili Powder
- ½ tsp Cumin
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black Pepper
For the creamy ranch base:
- ¾ cup Cottage Cheese
- ¾ cup Sour Cream
- ½ cup Plain Greek Yogurt
- 2 tbsp Cilantro minced
- Zest and Juice from Half Lime about 1 tbsp juice and 1 tsp zest
For the topping:
- ½ cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese divided, freshly shredded
- ¼ cup Salsa try my recipe or use store-bought
- ¼ cup Romaine Lettuce finely chopped
- 2 tbsp Red Onion diced
- 1 tbsp Cilantro minced, divided
For serving:
- Cilantro minced
- Tortilla Chips crushed, and for dipping
Instructions
To make the beefy filling:
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef on medium high, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks.
- When it's broken into crumbles, press down hard with the spatula all around the skillet for 30 seconds to a minute to create a crispy crust.
- Cook until beef is no longer pink, 4-5 minutes more.
- Drain beef, then add to a large mixing bowl along with all of the ingredients for the beefy filling.
- Stir to combine, then set aside to cool completely.
To make the creamy ranch base:
- Next, add all of the ingredients for the creamy ranch base to a large mixing bowl.
- Stir to combine.
To make the beefy taco dip:
- Get out a shallow dish and using a rubber spatula or the back of a spoon, spread the creamy ranch mixture into an even layer on the bottom of the dish.
- Spoon 3/4 of the cooled beefy filling over the creamy layer, then smooth it out with the back of a spoon.
- Next, top with the lettuce, red onion, and half of the shredded cheese and cilantro, reserving the rest of the cilantro for serving.
- Spoon the rest of the beef over top, the rest of the cheese, and the salsa.
- Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to chill and marry those flavors!
To serve:
- Serve chilled beefy taco dip with the rest of the cilantro and some crushed tortilla chips on top.
- Scoop with tortilla chips and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 184kcalCarbohydrates: 4.2gProtein: 13.7gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.5gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 287mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 1.5mg
Please be aware that nutritional values are approximate and intended as a helpful guide
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