Beef Taco Dip Recipe

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Thanks to the Ohio Beef Council for sponsoring today’s post. As always, opinions are 100% my own. 

Cinco de Mayo is fast approaching and I love celebrating with this Beef Taco Dip Recipe.

Many of you might not be going out and celebrating the same way you normally do, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still eat the delicious Mexican inspired foods you love. This dip is a Mexican style dip recipe that I love making, and not just for a holiday! This is a nice protein packed meal for your family that you could serve over brown rice or alongside chips. 

I think the leftovers are great too, and I often will use them as a quesadilla or enchilada filling. The options are endless with this easy taco dip. 

You can easily make this with some simple swaps if you don’t have all of the ingredients on hand too, like using black beans in place of the refried beans. 

If you want a version with extra protein try my Cottage Cheese Queso (with ground beef). If you like game-day beef recipes you also might like this Beef Enchiladas, Beef Enchilada Casserole, Slow Cooker Taco Soup Recipe or these Taco Beef Sliders.

Recipe Ingredients

For exact ingredient amounts and instructions, see the full recipe card below.

• Beef: Ground beef is added to this taco dip and adds so much flavor. I suggest using 80/20 ground beef and making sure to drain the fat.
• Tomatoes: Diced tomatoes are a great addition to dips. I suggest draining the tomatoes so the extra juices don’t make the dip too watery.
• Beans: This dip uses refried beans to make a layer of creamy beans. You could sub in black beans or pinto beans for a less creamy dip.
• Salsa: The salsa helps to add flavor to the dip. You can buy store-bought or try this Homemade Salsa, Tomatillo Salsa Verde or Avocado Tomatillo Salsa.
• Spices: The spice mixture in this dip is chili powder and cumin. You also can sub in taco seasoning.
• Cheese: Shredded cheese helps to make a cheesy dip. You could use pepper jack, sharp cheddar or even cotija cheese.

Ways to Modify this Dip

• Beans: I used a can of vegetarian refried beans in this dip. I love how creamy they are and the flavor they add. If you don’t have refried beans you can use black or red beans. If you prefer that creamy texture try mashing the beans up first. You also can skip the beans all-together if you want. The beef will provide plenty of protein.
• Cheese: Feel free to use any cheese you have on hand. I like sharp cheddar, pepper jack, monterey jack or mozzarella. Once again you can skip the cheese but I personally wouldn’t! 😉 
• Vegetables: I added a can of diced tomatoes to my dip. Once again you can skip this or try fire roasted tomatoes or even diced tomatoes with green chiles. If you want to add other vegetables to the dip I suggest cooking them with the beef. Try adding onions, poblanos, jalapeños or zucchini. 
• Salsa: I added a cup of medium chunky salsa. Adding salsa helps add flavor to the dip. You can also make a Homemade Salsa or an Easy Homemade Salsa Verde.