California Taco Dip Food

TACO DIP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef, and cook, stirring occasionally, until completely browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Pour off the excess grease, add the taco seasoning and stir until the beef is well coated. Add the tomato paste, and stir until it darkens to a dull brick red, about 30 seconds. Add 3/4 cup water, bring to a simmer and cook and until the mixture thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the beans, and stir just to warm them through. Remove from the heat, and transfer to an 8-inch square baking dish.
• Top the beef-and-bean mixture with an even layer of sour cream, then a layer of Cheddar. Sprinkle the tomatoes, lettuce and black olives and jalapeno if using on top. Serve with tortilla chips.

CALIFORNIA TACO DIP

Steps:

• In a bowl, mash the avocados and mix in the lemon juice. In a separate bowl, mix the sour cream, mayonnaise, and taco seasoning.
• Spread the refried beans over the bottom of a large serving platter or bowl. Top with avocado mixture. Spread sour cream mixture over the avocado, and sprinkle with cheese. Layer cheese with green onions (just the green part), then tomatoes, and top with the olives. Cover, and chill in the refrigerator 2 to 4 hours before serving.

TACO GRAVEYARD DIP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef, and cook, stirring occasionally, until completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour off any excess oil. Add about half of the taco seasoning and 1/2 cup water and stir until the beef is well coated. Cook until slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and spread out evenly.
• Return the skillet to the heat and add the refried beans. Cook until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Spread evenly over the ground beef mixture. Top the refried beans evenly with the shredded Cheddar.
• Whisk together the cream cheese and sour cream in a medium bowl until smooth and combined. Transfer 2 tablespoons of the mixture to a small piping bag (or small resealable plastic bag) and reserve. Add the remaining taco seasoning to the remaining cream cheese mixture and stir to combine. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the shredded cheese layer. Top with the salsa and spread evenly. Refrigerate while you make the chips.
• Lay one tortilla on a cutting board and trim into a tree with a paring knife. Transfer to one of the prepared baking sheets. Cut tombstones (and other Halloween shapes if you like) out of the remaining tortillas with 2-inch cutters or by hand. Arrange on the prepared baking sheets. Bake, flipping the tortillas halfway through, until crisp and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Let cool.
• Pipe "RIP" on some of the tombstones with the reserved cream cheese mixture and press them into the taco dip. Press the tree and any remaining shapes into the taco dip.
• Cut the lettuce into several pieces, add to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped (you should have about 2 cups total). Spread the lettuce and cilantro around the tortilla chips. Spoon mounds of black olives in front of some of the tombstones. Serve with the remaining chips.

TACO DIP PLATTER

Steps:

• Spread beans on a 12-in. serving plate. Layer the salsa, guacamole and sour cream over beans, within 1 in. of edges for each layer. Sprinkle with chilies, olives and cheeses. , Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve with tortilla chips.

TACO DIP

Steps:

• Combine cream cheese, cottage cheese, and taco seasoning until well blended.
• Spread into the bottom of a 9X13 pan.
• Top with any combination of toppings that suit you.
• Serve with tortilla chips.

TACO DIP

Steps:

• Brown hamburger,drain fat,add 1 cup water and the taco seasoning.
• Cook 10 minutes until thickened.
• Remove from heat,transfer to a bowl and add the catalina,onion (red pepper, if using)& the cheese.
• Refrigerate.
• Use Nacho chips for dipping.

CHEESY CHICKEN TACO DIP

Steps:

• In a greased 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, mix salsa and beans. Top with chicken; sprinkle with taco seasoning. Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 4-5 hours. , Remove chicken; shred finely using 2 forks. Return to slow cooker; stir in cheese. Cook, covered, on low until cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally., To serve, top with green onions, tomato and cilantro. Serve with chips.

BETH'S TACO DIP

Steps:

• Spread beans evenly on the bottom of a baking dish or casserole.
• Mash avocados with chili powder, onion, pepper and garlic. Spread avocado mixture over the beans. Next, layer the sour cream over the first two layers.
• Mix together the taco sauce, cheese, jalapeño sauce, olives, scallions, and tomatoes. Spread over the sour cream layer.
• Serve with tortilla chips