How to Make Bab's South of the Border Taco Dip - A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to Bab's South of the Border Taco Dip recipe! This delicious and flavorful dip is perfect for any gathering or party. Whether you're hosting a game day get-together or a casual evening with friends, this taco dip is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking, making it a versatile and convenient dish to have in your recipe arsenal.

What sets this taco dip apart from the rest is its unique South of the Border twist. With a combination of ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice, or as needed
  • 1 cup chopped fresh tomato
  • 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups chopped iceberg lettuce, divided
  • ½ cup chopped green onion
  • 1 (16 ounce) jar taco sauce
  • 2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and diced
  • 2 lime, zested and juiced
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 20 servings

  • Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Drain the excess grease.
  • Stir in the garlic, chipotle peppers, cumin, and chili powder; cook just until the flavors combine, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, red bell pepper, and 2 teaspoons lime juice to make a spreadable mixture. Layer the cream cheese mixture in the bottom of a large springform pan or 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Spread the cooled beef mixture over the cream cheese.
  • Top the beef layer with layers of tomato, black olives, Cheddar cheese, half the lettuce, green onion, remaining lettuce, and the taco sauce.
  • Lightly toss the avocados with juice and zest of 2 limes; spread the avocados over the taco sauce.
  • Finish the dip by dotting dollops of sour cream all over the top of the dish and sprinkling with cilantro.
  • Nutrition

    234 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 53mg
    • Sodium: 376mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 125mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 254mg