Description
Mexican-inspired taco fiesta layered delight brings zesty flavors dancing across your plate with irresistible charm. Crisp tortillas, seasoned meats, and colorful toppings create a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can refried beans or ground beef
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (240 ml) sour cream
- 1 cup (240 ml) salsa
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded lettuce
Vegetable Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 ml) diced tomatoes
- ½ cup (120 ml) sliced black olives
- ¼ cup (60 ml) chopped green onions
Seasoning Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Tortilla chips (for serving)
Instructions
- Craft a creamy spice blend by whisking sour cream with cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and aromatic.
- Create a robust base layer in a 9×13 inch dish by evenly spreading refried beans or cooked ground beef across the bottom surface.
- Carefully drape the seasoned sour cream mixture over the initial layer, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Gently cascade salsa across the sour cream, distributing it with delicate precision to maintain an even texture.
- Liberally shower shredded cheddar cheese over the salsa, creating a golden, melty landscape.
- Scatter crisp, freshly chopped lettuce across the cheese layer, adding a vibrant green dimension to the dish.
- Artfully garnish the top with a colorful medley of diced tomatoes, providing a juicy brightness.
- Strategically sprinkle sliced black olives and chopped green onions, completing the visual and flavor profile with contrasting textures and zesty notes.
Notes
- Customize this layered dip by swapping ground beef with shredded chicken or vegetarian alternatives for a personalized touch.
- Chill the dip for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and develop a more cohesive taste profile.
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients like ripe tomatoes and crisp lettuce to elevate the overall texture and flavor of the dish.
- Serve with crispy tortilla chips, crunchy corn chips, or fresh vegetable sticks for the perfect dipping experience.
- Prepare this crowd-pleasing appetizer in advance and store covered in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before your gathering.
- Experiment with additional toppings like jalapeños, cilantro, or a drizzle of hot sauce to add extra kick and excitement to the dip.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg