Baked Taco Dip with Ground Beef
A hot, layered party dip made with creamy refried beans, seasoned ground beef, salsa, sour cream, and melted cheddar cheese. Serve it bubbling from the oven with sturdy tortilla chips for game day or casual entertaining.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 25 min · Yield: 10 · Method: Oven
Ingredients
- 16 ounces refried beans
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 each green onions
- 1 large bag tortilla chips
Cooking instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate or 2-quart baking dish. (about 5 min) — 375°F
- Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into small crumbles, until no pink remains, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain excess fat. Stir in the taco seasoning and water, then simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes. The beef should reach 160°F. (about 10 min) — Medium-high
- Spread the refried beans evenly in the prepared dish. Layer the seasoned beef over the beans, followed by the salsa. Carefully spread the sour cream over the salsa, then sprinkle the shredded cheddar evenly on top. (about 5 min) — 375°F
- Bake uncovered until the dip is hot around the edges and the cheese is fully melted and lightly bubbling, 15 to 18 minutes. (about 18 min) — 375°F
- Rest for 5 minutes, then scatter sliced green onions over the top. Serve warm with tortilla chips. (about 5 min) — Room temperature