This Cheesy baked beef taco dip recipe is easy, loaded with flavors, and a total crowd-pleaser! Hearty creamy beef taco dip topped with all the classic taco toppings, this dip is ideal for game day, gatherings, or a quick snack.
Looking to expand your dip recipes? Try my Jalapeno Popper Dip or Sausage Rotel Dip!
TACO DIP RECIPE
This hearty taco dip is sure to satisfy your cravings for tacos and dip! With its creamy texture, savory ground beef, and gooey melted cheese, this cheesy taco dip is the ultimate comfort food. Plus, it’s simple to make and customizable—add your favorite taco toppings like sour cream, guacamole, or salsa to take it to the next level!
WHAT YOU NEED-
- Beef– This recipe calls for ground beef, you want to stay around 80-90% lean meat. You can also swap out ground beef for ground chicken or ground turkey!
- Salsa– When making taco meat, adding salsa enhances the flavors and keeps you from having dry taco meat. You can use your go to jarred salsa (mild or spicy) or make a batch of my homemade Restaurant-style salsa!
- Taco Seasoning– You can’t have taco dip without the taco flavoring! Use either homemade or store-bought taco seasoning for this dip.
- Cream Cheese– Either regular or low-fat cream cheese can be used! This helps give you the creaminess in the dip.
- Sour Cream– Adding sour cream to this dip gives it a slight tang and enhances the creaminess! You can swap the sour cream for plain Greek yogurt for a healthier option.
- Shredded Cheese– You can use your favorite shredded cheese, either Colby jack, taco blend, or even mozzarella cheese can be used. You can use pre-shredded cheese or freshly shredded block cheese.
HOW TO MAKE TACO DIP
This beef taco dip is so easy to make, it comes together in no time!
- Heat a large skillet, once hot, add the ground beef and brown it.
- Add in the taco seasoning and salsa, mix to combine. Remove from heat.
- In a casserole dish, mix together all the ingredients for the dip until well combined.
- Top with additional shredded cheese. Bake until bubbly and cheese has melted.
- Top with desired taco toppings and serve with tortilla chips.
SLOW COOKER TACO DIP
Love making your dips in the crockpot? Make this taco dip in the slow cooker!
- Sauté the ground beef until fully browned. Mix in the taco seasoning and salsa until combined.
- Add the cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheese, additional taco seasoning, and taco meat mixture to the crockpot bowl. (You do not have to mix, as it heats up, everything will melt and will combine as you stir!)
- Close the lid and cook on low heat for 1.5-2 hours. Stir occasionally and cook until the dip is bubbly, and everything has melted.
- Top with desired taco toppings and serve. Keep on warm until serving.
TACO DIP VARIATIONS
You can totally add more to the taco dip! Here are some things you can add!
- Canned Corn
- Jalapenos
- Black Beans
- Sauteed onions
- Rotel Tomatoes
- Canned Chiles
| Serving Ideas– Like any other dip, the classic way to enjoy this taco dip is with tortilla chips! You can also dip with bread, baguettes, crostini, pita crisps, veggies, or even with soft or hard tortillas. |
TACO DIP TOPPINGS IDEAS
Once the dip is baked, you can serve it plain or load it with toppings like a classic taco!
- Shredded lettuce
- Chopped Tomatoes
- Jalapenos
- Avocado
- Sour Cream
- Jalapenos
- Guacamole
- Chipotle Corn Salsa
- Pico de Gallo
- Salsa de Verde
- Pickled onions
- Feta cheese
QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE:
Yes, you want to use softened cream cheese so that it is easier to combine with the rest of the ingredients.
Yes! You can assemble the dip and cover and store in the fridge for up to 1 day! Just be sure to add a little more time to the bake time, since the dip will be cold. You can also prep the taco meat up to 24 hours before making the dip, when ready, just finish prepping and then bake.
Once the dip is completely cooled, store the dip in the fridge for 3-4 days in an airtight container.
You can reheat the dip in the oven, microwave or on the stove top!
Yes! Swap the ground beef for ground chicken, turkey, sausage, or even bison.
Totally! I love making a little bit extra of my classic taco meat recipe and then I use the leftovers to make this taco dip!
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Baked Beef Taco Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 3 Tbsp taco seasoning divided
- 8 oz cream cheese 1 pack
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese
Toppings- optional
- Shredded lettuce
- Cherry tomatoes
- Red onions
- Cilantro
- Sour cream drizzle
- Chips
- Jalapenos
Instructions
Oven Baked Method-
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Heat a skillet on medium high heat. Once hot, add the ground beef and brown for about 4-5 minutes, breaking apart the meat as it cooked.
- Add in the 2 tablespoons taco seasoning and salsa and mix to combine and let simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- In a casserole dish, add softened cream cheese, sour cream, 1 tablespoon taco seasoning, taco meat mixture, and shredded cheese and mix until well combined.
- Top with additional shredded cheese.
- Bake at 350°F uncovered for 20-5 or until bubbly and cheese has melted.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Serve plain or top with taco toppings and then serve.
Slow Cooker Method-
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it apart. Cook until fully browned, making sure to drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and salsa, mixing thoroughly. Allow the mixture to simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Transfer the taco meat mixture to your crockpot. Add the softened cream cheese, sour cream, additional taco seasoning and shredded cheese. You do not need to mix everything immediately, as the ingredients will melt and combine as the dip cooks.
- Cover the crockpot with the lid and set it to cook on low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours. Stir occasionally, ensuring the dip is cooking evenly. You’ll know it’s ready when it becomes bubbly, and everything has melted into a smooth, creamy dip.
- Once fully melted and heated through, stir a final time to combine the ingredients. Top with your favorite taco toppings and serve.
- Keep the dip on the “warm” setting in your crockpot to ensure it stays hot while serving.
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