Loaded 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.

LOADED TACO DIP

Steps:

• Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Once browned, drain the meat and stir in half (1.5 tbsp) taco seasoning. Set aside.
• In the bottom of a 2.5 qt casserole dish evenly spread the refried beans.
• Combine the cream cheese, sour cream, and remaining taco seasoning and mix until combined. Spread the mixture over the beans.
• Layer the taco meat, shredded lettuce, Mexican blend cheese, tomatoes, green onions, black olives and jalapeños on top of the cream cheese mixture.
• Serve immediately, or chill up to 4 hours then serve with tortilla chips or sweet peppers.

BAKED LAYERED TACO DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Brown hamburger and drain.
• Stir in can of refried beans, chili powder, cumin, and taco sauce. Mixing until mixed well together. Spread hamburger and beans mixture on the bottom of the 9x13 baking dish.
• Sprinkle 3/4 cup of tomatos, 1/2 cup of onions, one can of sliced black olives, and jalepenos (optional) on top of the meat mixture. Covering well.
• Sprinkle a good amount of the taco shredded seasoned cheese on top of the tomatos, onions, black olives, and jalepenos. Covering well.
• Bake in the oven for about 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Remove from oven and let stand for 5 - 7 minutes or until cooled.
• Layer the top with a good amount of sour cream. Sprinkle the rest of the cheese and green onions on top of the sour cream.
• Serve.
• Next day reheating:.
• Put a little on a plate and reheat up in sections you are eating. 15-17 seconds in the microwave lets the meat mixture be warm and leaves the sour stil cool! YUM!