7 Layer Taco Dip
This 7 Layer Taco Dip is just what any party, or fun Saturday night needs! 7 layers of Mexican inspired flavor that is so delicious! This dip is gluten-free and optionally dairy-free and paleo!
Ingredients
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2 teaspoon cumin divided
- 2 teaspoon chili powder divided
- 2 teaspoon paprika
- 1-1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1-15 ounce red or black beans rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons lime juice, divided (2 limes)
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1-15 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
- 1 small red onion finely diced, divided
- 1-1/2 cups salsa
- 3 tomatoes finely diced, divided
- 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese optional, omit for paleo / Whole30 / dairy-free
- 1 head romaine lettuce chopped
- Tortilla chips and sliced red peppers for serving
Instructions
Layers:
- Layer 1: refried beans (or extra guacamole for Paleo / Whole30)
- Layer 2: beef
- Layer 3: salsa
- Layer 4: guacamole
- Layer 5: beef
- Layer 6: shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Layer 7: Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion
Make Refried Beans:
- Heat medium saucepan over medium heat. When hot add 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder and 1 teaspoon of paprika and let and spices and let cook until fragrant, about 30 minute.
- Add the beans to the saucepan and ¼ cup water. Cover and let cook for 5 minutes.
- Take off heat and add 1 tablespoon lime juice. Mash to desired consistency using a potato masher or fork.
- Set aside until ready to use.
Make beef:
- Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. When hot add and beef.
- Cook beef until browned, about 8 minutes.
- Add in tomatoes and 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder and 1 teaspoon of paprika . Turn heat to medium-low and let cook for 5 minutes, until slightly thickened and then remove from heat and set aside.
Make guacamole:
- In a small bowl, mash avocado and add cilantro, 1/3 cup diced red onion, 1/3 cup diced tomato, 2 teaspoons lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Taste and adjust seasoning. Set aside.
Assemble (and broil) dish:
- Preheat broiler to 525ºF. In an 8"x8" or similar sized oven safe dish, place the refried beans. Smooth over.
- Add 1/2 the beef mixture. Smooth over.
- Add the salsa. Smooth over.
- Add guacamole. Smooth over.
- Add remaining beef. Smooth over.
- Add cheese. Place under broiler until brown and bubbly.
- Add remaining lettuce, red onion and tomato.
- Serve with tortilla chips and / or veggie sticks.
Notes
For paleo / Whole30 : omit the cheese layer and make a double the guacamole and to replace the refried bean layer
For dairy free: omit the cheese, add another layer of salsa if desired!
Nutrition
Calories: 273kcalCarbohydrates: 11.5gProtein: 19.3gFat: 17.5gSaturated Fat: 5.5gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 417mgFiber: 4.8gSugar: 2.5g