Scott's Recipe

Snacks - Dip 7 Layer Beef Taco

Category: Appetizers, Sides & Snacks

1 lb ground beef, cooked
4 Tbsp taco seasoning, divided
16 oz refried beans
8 oz sour cream
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 ½ cups shredded Mexican cheese
1 ½ cups shredded lettuce, washed
2 tomatoes, diced
1 medium white onion , diced (can also use yellow, green or purple onion)


1. Cook ground beef on stovetop on medium heat until there is no pink. Add 2 Tbsp taco seasoning and 3-4 Tbsp water. Mix together. Set to side.
2. Layer 1 – In a small glass bowl, add 1/3 cup water or milk. Microwave for 45-60 seconds and stir (or heat on the stovetop in a medium sized pot on low heat.) Spread refried beans as the first layer into bottom of 9×13 glass dish.
3. Layer 2 – Spread seasoned beef. on top of the layer of beans.
4. Layer 3 – Warm 4 oz cream cheese in a microwave safe bowl for 15-25 seconds. Add 8 oz of sour cream. Use a hand-held mixer to blend both cheeses together until light and creamy. Add 2 Tbsp taco seasoning. Mix together. Spread layer over seasoned beef.
5. Layer 4 – Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese evenly on top of refried beans.
6. Layer 5 – Spread 2 cups shredded lettuce.
7. Layer 6 & 7 – Top next layers with toppings of your choice. the next layers are tomatoes, diced white onion and diced purple onion.
8. Refrigerate for at least 60 minutes before serving.