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Seven-Layer Taco Dip Recipe with Fresh Guacamole

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This easy, crowd-pleasing seven-layer taco dip features seasoned taco meat, creamy beans, homemade guacamole, and crisp veggies. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or game day, it comes together in under 30 minutes and is always a hit.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 (16 oz) can refried beans
  • 2 tbsp chunky salsa
  • 2 large ripe avocados
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
  • 1 small tomato, seeded and diced (optional)
  • Pinch of salt and pepper
  • 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup chunky salsa
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chopped romaine lettuce or iceberg
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper (optional)
  • Jalapeño slices (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high. Add ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks. Sprinkle in taco seasoning and pour in water. Stir until meat is fully cooked and fragrant. Set aside to cool slightly.
  2. In a small bowl, mix refried beans with chunky salsa. Spread evenly in the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish.
  3. Beat together sour cream and cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Dollop the mixture over the beans and spread gently.
  4. Spoon the cooled taco meat over the creamy layer and spread evenly.
  5. Pour chunky salsa over the taco meat and spread gently to cover.
  6. In a bowl, mash avocados with lime juice, cilantro, red onion, and tomato (if using). Season with salt and pepper. Spread the guacamole over the salsa layer.
  7. Top with shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, covering the entire surface.
  8. Scatter chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, chopped green onions, diced red bell pepper, and jalapeño slices (if desired) over the cheese.
  9. Cover and chill for 30 minutes if desired. Serve with tortilla chips, veggie sticks, or crackers.

Notes

Cool taco meat before layering to prevent cheese from melting. Use sturdy chips for serving. For vegetarian, use plant-based crumbles. Add veggie layer just before serving for best texture. Press plastic wrap directly on guacamole to prevent browning. Drain salsa to avoid soggy dip.

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