By Laurel Perry
Updated Feb 16, 2025
This hot taco dip recipe is filled with ground beef, cream cheese, refried beans, salsa, green chiles, and a few other tasty ingredients. I love how easy it is to make—just throw everything together and bake this cheesy taco dip in the oven until warm, then dig in! It has all the great flavor of tacos in a convenient and shareable dip!
I’m always looking for new ways to eat tacos, and this ultra-creamy and cheesy baked taco dip is a game day dip worth cheering for! Loaded with ground beef, refried beans , and salsa, it’s bursting with taco flavor.
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- ▢ 1 pound lean ground beef
- ▢ 1 onion chopped
- ▢ 2 cloves garlic minced
- ▢ 1 ounce taco seasoning (1 envelope)
- ▢ 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature (1 brick)
- ▢ 15 ounces canned refried beans (1 can)
- ▢ 2 ounces chopped green chiles (½ small can)
- ▢ 1 cup salsa
- ▢ 2 cups freshly shredded Monterey jack cheese
- ▢ Chopped fresh cilantro optional, for garnish
- ▢ Tortilla chips for serving
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and onion, breaking the beef apart with a spoon, until the beef is cooked through and the onion is translucent, about 7 minutes. 1 pound lean ground beef, 1 onion
- Stir in the garlic and taco seasoning and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Set aside. 2 cloves garlic, 1 ounce taco seasoning
- While the beef cooks, mix the cream cheese, refried beans, and green chiles together in a medium bowl. Spread in the bottom of an 8×8 or 7×11-inch baking dish. 8 ounces cream cheese, 15 ounces canned refried beans, 2 ounces chopped green chiles
- Top with the ground beef and salsa. Sprinkle on the cheese. 2 cups freshly shredded Monterey jack cheese, 1 cup salsa
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the dip is warmed through.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve warm with tortilla chips Chopped fresh cilantro, Tortilla chips
Equipment
- 8×8-inch Baking Pan
Becky’s Tips
- After taking it out of the oven, we topped our hot taco dip with halved grape tomatoes for a little extra pop of freshness, but this is totally optional. A dollop of sour cream would be a great addition too.
- The great thing about this hot taco dip is how versatile it is. Try swapping out the ground beef for turkey, chicken, or chorizo. If you’re not a fan of refried beans, you can mash some black, pinto, or kidney beans. And for a bit more spice, we like throwing in some chopped jalapeños.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Hot Taco Dip Step by Step
Cook the Beef: Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook 1 pound of lean ground beef and 1 diced onion , breaking the beef apart with a spoon, until the beef is cooked through and the onion is translucent, about 7 minutes.
Season the Beef: Stir in 2 cloves of minced garlic and 1 ounce (1 envelope) of taco seasoning and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Set aside.
Mix the Filling: While the beef cooks, mix 8 ounces (1 brick) of room-temperature cream cheese, 15 ounces (1 can) of refried beans, and 2 ounces (½ can) of chopped green chiles together in a medium bowl. Spread in the bottom of an 8×8 or 7×11-inch baking dish.
Layer the Dip: Top with the ground beef and 1 cup of salsa. Sprinkle on 2 cups of shredded Monterey jack cheese.
Bake the Dip: Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the dip is warmed through. Garnish with cilantro and serve warm with tortilla chips.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover hot taco dip tightly covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. The dip may get a bit watery as it sits, but you can simply drain off any excess liquid before reheating. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 20-30 minutes, or until warmed through and melty.
Serving Suggestions
I love classic tortilla chips for dipping in this delicious hot taco dip. For something a little different, you could try wonton chips or pretzels. This is the perfect hot party dip for game day, so serve it alongside some spicy Buffalo wings and a frosty mug of beer!
If you have leftovers, roll it up in warmed tortillas to make super quick burritos for a next-day lunch.
More Dip Recipes To Try
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Mexican Street Corn Dip
Beer Cheese Buffalo Chicken Dip
Velveeta Queso Recipe (Rotel Dip)
Hot Taco Dip
Equipment
- 8x8-inch Baking Pan
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ounce taco seasoning (1 envelope)
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature (1 brick)
- 15 ounces canned refried beans (1 can)
- 2 ounces chopped green chiles (½ small can)
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups freshly shredded Monterey jack cheese
- Chopped fresh cilantro optional, for garnish
- Tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and onion, breaking the beef apart with a spoon, until the beef is cooked through and the onion is translucent, about 7 minutes. 1 pound lean ground beef, 1 onion
- Stir in the garlic and taco seasoning and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Set aside. 2 cloves garlic, 1 ounce taco seasoning
- While the beef cooks, mix the cream cheese, refried beans, and green chiles together in a medium bowl. Spread in the bottom of an 8x8 or 7x11-inch baking dish. 8 ounces cream cheese, 15 ounces canned refried beans, 2 ounces chopped green chiles
- Top with the ground beef and salsa. Sprinkle on the cheese. 2 cups freshly shredded Monterey jack cheese, 1 cup salsa
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the dip is warmed through.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve warm with tortilla chips Chopped fresh cilantro, Tortilla chips
Video
Notes
- After taking it out of the oven, we topped our hot taco dip with halved grape tomatoes for a little extra pop of freshness, but this is totally optional. A dollop of sour cream would be a great addition too.
- The great thing about this hot taco dip is how versatile it is. Try swapping out the ground beef for turkey, chicken, or chorizo. If you’re not a fan of refried beans, you can mash some black, pinto, or kidney beans. And for a bit more spice, we like throwing in some chopped jalapeños.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
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- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
