Hot Taco Dip with ground beef is the best taco dip recipe full of cream cheese, meat, beans, and cheese! This easy appetizer is perfect for your next get together!
This hot taco dip recipe is one of those easy appetizers people always ask for the recipe after trying it.
What Is Hot Taco Dip
Hot taco dip is a warm, cheesy layered dip made with taco-seasoned meat, cream cheese, and melted cheese. It’s a popular party appetizer because it’s easy to make, filling, and always a crowd favorite.
VIVA LOS TACOS!!!
You may already know this, but I'm a little obsessed with all things taco. Basically, my tastes range from Taco quesadillas to Mexican Chopped Salad, making this creamy taco dip completely at home here on the blog.
Basically, this is a recipe for taco dip with meat - specifically ground hamburger. It's the perfect setup for an easy recipe and is the perfect vehicle for leftover taco meat.
Here's the short version:
A layer with creamy cream cheese, a mixture of salsa, taco, ground beef and beans, and then a layer of cheesy deliciousness.
Tip: If you love all things Tex-Mex, check out my Taco Bar Checklist!
How to make hot taco dip with ground beef and cream cheese
Take a pie pan (if you have one) or a medium sized casserole dish.
Spread the cream cheese with a spatula to cover the bottom of your dish.
Cook the ground beef and onions, then drain.
Add green chilis, salsa, chili & beans, and Taco Seasoning to the fiesta!
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Top the cream cheese with the mixture and then sprinkle with cheese.
Ole! Super easy and so delicious!
If you want to spice things up, you can use a hotter salsa, or serve jarred jalapeno slices on the side.
You can also assemble this ahead of time and heat it up when your guests arrive. I recommend serving it with a cold beer or two.
Oh, and tortilla chips. You'll want those for dipping.
I grabbed this photo halfway through the feeding frenzy and was almost attacked by a hungry diner. The things I do for you, friends....
If you love easy party dips, be sure to try my hot reuben dip and Mexican street corn dip!
When to Serve Hot Taco Dip
game day
- parties
- potlucks
- holidays
- casual get-togethers
Can You Make Taco Dip Ahead of Time?
Yes! You can assemble taco dip ahead of time and refrigerate it before baking. When ready to serve, bake as directed until hot and bubbly. This makes it perfect for parties and game days.
Love warm, cheesy dips? This spinach artichoke dip with fresh spinach and no mayo is another favorite to add to your game day lineup.
More cozy dips
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Recipe
Hot Taco Dip with Ground Beef
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- ¼ onion diced
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature or close to it!
- 4 ounces green chili peppers
- 1.5 cups mild or hot chunky salsa
- 1 Tablespoon taco seasoning
- 16 ounce can chili with beans
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- jarred jalapenos and avocados for topping optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large skillet, brown ground beef and onion over medium heat, breaking up the meat as it cooks. Drain and return to pan.
- Add green chilis, chunky salsa), chili with beans and taco seasoning to the pan and simmer on low for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
- In the meantime, spread cream cheese on the bottom of a pie pan or medium sized casserole dish.
- Cover the cream cheese spread with the ground beef mixture. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Cover with foil and heat in the oven until cheese is melted and edges begin to bubble, 5-10 minutes. Remove from oven, uncover, and let stand 5 minutes before serving. It will be hot!
- Serve with tortilla chips.
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Connie says
I have made this twice while hosting a house party. It was a big hit, everyone loves it and thought I am a good cook which I am not at all. Thanks for the brilliant flavorful recipes.
Deanne Frieders says
Yay for parties and taco dips, Connie! Glad you liked it.
Drea says
I’m out of cream cheese-you think sour cream would work?
Patsy Permenter says
My granddaughter made me a plaque that said, "Made with love means I licked the spoon and kept on using it"! I love it! LOL! (Saying this because you use this on your blog) 🙂
I love this recipe so much. It's part of dinner tonight. Thank you.
Memoria says
The dip looks great. I'm buying the ingredients today!
P.S. Since "tacos" is a plural, masculine noun, you'd say "vivaN LOS tacos". "viva la..." only goes with singular, feminine nouns in Spanish. Hope this helps!
Deanne Frieders says
Ahhhh, I should have paid more attention in high school Spanish, Memoria! Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your hot taco dip!!
Carlee says
This looks super delicious. I too love all things taco and even better if I can dip a tortilla chip in it!
Deanne says
Absolutely! I like the way you think!!
Beth Pierce says
I love everything about tacos! Now I get to try a great dip; thank you!
Deanne says
I am 100 percent team taco, too! Enjoy.
Veena Azmanov says
Such lovely recipe to making these Tacos special. Would love to have it when friends and families around.
Deanne says
Yes, it's always nice when shared with friends and family!
Shashi at SavorySpin says
This taco dip looks so tasty - I am making it for my next potluck!
Deanne says
Awesome, they'll love it!
Ellen says
Perfect for game day, movie night or my son and his hungry teenage friends! They will love this dip.
Deanne says
That sounds perfect, Ellen!
Elaine says
This taco dip looks so easy to make that I can have it handy for those times when you don't really have time to cook but need to do something really delicious. Thank you for sharing!
Deanne says
Yes, it's so easy to put together and tastes delish, too. Thanks for stopping by - enjoy!
Beth Pierce says
I love everything about tacos! Now I get to try a great dip; thank you!
Veena Azmanov says
Such lovely recipe to making these Tacos special. Would love to have it when friends and families around.
Shashi at SavorySpin says
This taco dip looks so tasty - I am making it for my next potluck!
Elaine says
This taco dip looks so easy to make that I can have it handy for those times when you don't really have time to cook but need to do something really delicious. Thank you for sharing!