Description
This Texas Taco Dip Platter is a hearty and flavorful layered dip perfect for parties and gatherings. Featuring seasoned ground beef, layers of beans, rice, shredded lettuce, cheese, and fresh vegetables, it combines savory and fresh elements with a Tex-Mex flair. Served with crisp corn chips and an optional picante sauce, it’s a crowd-pleasing appetizer that brings bold flavors to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Mixture
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato puree
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) Ranch Style beans (pinto beans in seasoned tomato sauce)
Other Layers & Garnishes
- 2 cups hot cooked rice
- 1 package (9-1/4 ounces) corn chips, crushed
- 1 medium head iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
- 1 cup picante sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Beef and Onion: In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until the beef is no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks. Once cooked through, drain any excess fat.
- Simmer Meat Mixture: To the cooked beef and onion, add diced tomatoes with their juice, tomato paste, tomato puree, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Cover the pot and simmer over low heat for 1-1/2 hours to develop rich, blended flavors.
- Add Beans and Heat Through: Stir in the two cans of Ranch Style beans and continue heating until warmed thoroughly throughout.
- Assemble the Platter: On a large serving platter, start by layering the meat mixture evenly. Next, spread the hot cooked rice over the meat layer, followed by a layer of crushed corn chips. Then sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese, chopped onion, shredded iceberg lettuce, chopped tomatoes, and sliced ripe olives in separate layers or sections as preferred.
- Serve with Optional Picante Sauce: If desired, offer picante sauce and extra corn chips on the side for added flavor and crunch. Serve immediately to enjoy the mix of warm and fresh textures.
Notes
- For a spicier dip, add extra chili powder or diced jalapeños to the meat mixture.
- Make sure to drain the cooked ground beef well to avoid a soggy dip.
- Cook the rice fresh or use leftover rice warmed before layering.
- This dip can be prepared a few hours ahead and refrigerated; bring to room temperature before serving.
- Use sturdy chips for dipping to avoid breaking with the layered dip.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Keywords: Texas Taco Dip, layered taco dip, party dip, Tex-Mex appetizer, ground beef dip, ranch beans dip, corn chip dip
