hot taco dip for a crowd

Name: HOT TACO DIP for a Crowd
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pound(s) ground beef; 1 medium onion, diced; 2 package(s) cream cheese, room temperature; 2 package(s) taco seasoning mix (divided, 1/2 pkg. & 1 1/2 pkg.); 1 1/2 cup(s) salsa, tomato-based (your favorite); 1 can(s) refried beans; 1/4 cup(s) chopped fresh chives or green onion tops; 8 ounce(s) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 2 medium fresh ripe tomatoes, chopped; 1 small can sliced black olives (optional); - sour cream (optional); 1 - fresh jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced (optional); - shredded lettuce (optional); - tortilla chips for serving

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Teresa G.

Here, KY

Updated on Oct 29, 2014

If you love tacos or burritos, you'll love this! It's really a big hit with everyone on game day. I usually put a serving spoon in it because everyone likes to put it on their own plate and dig in with their favorite chips.

Rate

prep time 40 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield A Crowd

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
2 packages cream cheese, room temperature
2 packages taco seasoning mix (divided, 1/2 pkg. & 1 1/2 pkg.)
1 1/2 cups salsa, tomato-based (your favorite)
1 can refried beans
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives or green onion tops
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 medium fresh ripe tomatoes, chopped
1 small can sliced black olives (optional)
- sour cream (optional)
1 - fresh jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced (optional)
- shredded lettuce (optional)
- tortilla chips for serving

How To Make hot taco dip for a crowd

Step 1

Lightly grease a 9"x13" casserole with cooking oil spray or butter.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and place rack in middle position.
Step 3

In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, thoroughly cook ground beef and onions until meat is no longer pink and onions are translucent; drain, return to skillet and set aside.
Step 4

In mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/2 package of taco seasoning mix until light and fluffy.
Step 5

Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over bottom of casserole and set aside.
Step 6

Add remaining seasoning mix and salsa to meat; mix well and simmer over medium-low heat for 3 or 4 minutes.
Step 7

Add refried beans and mix well to combine.
Step 8

Spread meat mixture over cream cheese in dish.
Step 9

Sprinkle with half the chives or green onions.
Step 10

Evenly distribute cheese over the top and then top with the chopped tomatoes.
Step 11

Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 to 35 minutes.
Step 12

Remove from oven; garnish with remainder of chives or green onions and your choice of optional ingredients.
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