This Mexican inspired 5 Layer Dip is made with tomatoes, ground beef, guacamole, beans, and more. It’s full of flavor and texture, and goes great with your favorite chips. Each layer is sheer perfection.
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Why this Mexican Five Layer Dip Recipe is a Keeper
This flavorful Mexican dip is always a hit on game day. It’s an easy appetizer made with layers of refried beans, taco meat, shredded cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and taco seasoning. This easy bean dip is best eaten cold, and can be paired with chunky salsa and your favorite chips. Here are a few reasons why you’ll love this dip made with cheese and diced tomatoes:
- Easy Ingredients: This recipe for 5 layer dip comes together easily with ingredients found in your kitchen or local grocery store.
- Adaptable Flavors: Easily adjust the ingredients in this taco layer dip to your tastes and dietary needs. This dip is the perfect adaptable recipe.
- Delicious Flavor: This taco spiced Mexican layer dip features lots of different flavors, all of which you’re sure to love.
How Do I Keep the Dip from Getting Soggy?
Dry the lettuce and tomatoes after washing. After you make the dip, store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
5 Layer Taco Dip Ingredient Notes
This easy 5 layer bean dip makes the perfect appetizer for game day. The recipe includes cheese and tomatoes, as well as your favorite taco seasonings and toppings like sliced olives and jalapenos. Here are some ingredients you’ll need for the 5 main layers of this easy recipe:
- Ground Beef: Use an 80/20 mix of ground beef.
- Taco Seasoning: Try making homemade taco seasoning and all purpose seasoning for this 5 layer dip recipe.
- Guacamole: Use storebought guacamole or make your own.
- Mexican Cheese Blend: Use your favorite Mexican blend or another blend of shredded cheese, such as cheddar cheese or pepper jack cheese.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Prep Ahead Suggestions to Make 5 Layer Dip
- Make Ahead: Make the guacamole and prepare the beef in advance.
Pro Tip for this Easy Appetizer
Add chopped olives, diced jalapeños, crumbled cotija cheese, or a sprinkle of chopped cilantro for extra flavor and visual appeal.
How to Make Easy Mexican 5 Layer Dip
These are the basic steps for making this appetizer dip. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
1. Cook the Beef
In a large skillet, cook ground beef and drain excess fat. Add 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of the taco seasoning, all purpose seasoning, and water to the cooked beef to make the first layer. Stir together and spread beef mixture in an even layer onto the bottom of a 9×13 casserole dish for the 1st layer.
2. Add a Layer of Beans and Cheese
In a small, microwave safe bowl, microwave refried beans for 30 seconds to make the bean layer. Stir beans and cream cheese together and spread the bean mixture in an even layer on top of the beef layer.
3. Make the Sour Cream Layer and Add the Guacamole
In a separate bowl combine sour cream, remaining 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of taco seasoning and remaining teaspoon of all purpose seasoning. Spread seasoned cheese mixture evenly on top of the bean mixture and spread the layer of guacamole on top of the cheese for the 5th layer.
4. Top the 5-Layer Dip
Add the diced tomatoes and an even layer of sliced black olives on top of the guacamole. Cover and store in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving with fresh cilantro.
How to Store and Use Leftover Easy Bean Dip
- Storing: Store leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Using Leftovers: Leftover dip will be good for 3-5 days.
Variations and Substitutions to Love this Dip and Make this Easy Dip
- Protein: Use ground turkey or ground chicken instead of beef.
- Beans: Add an even layer of black beans instead of refried beans.
- Cream Cheese: Make this recipe with softened cream cheese and taco seasoning instead of the sour cream. Mix the cream cheese with a packet of taco seasoning and spread it on the bean layer. You can also use Greek yogurt.
- Spices: Season the dip with garlic powder, cumin, or chili powder.
5 Layer Bean Dip Recipe FAQs
Serve this recipe with sheet pan nachos, Dorito chicken casserole, or homemade tortilla chips. You can try making other dips, like chili queso dip or 7 layer dip.
Pinto beans and bayo beans are best for refried beans, but you can also try black beans.
This dip is best served cold. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes beforehand.
Expert Tips for Making this 5 Layer Mexican Dip
- Make it Hot: Make a hotter dip by adding a layer of diced Jalapenos or other pepper. Use your favorite hot sauce and if you like, top with cilantro.
- Salsa: Top with your favorite salsa or make your own pico de gallo with tomatoes and onions. Make sure to drain all the juice.
- Cilantro: This recipe is great with chopped green onions, fresh avocado, or fresh cilantro.
- Serve Warm: Bake the bean, beef and cheese layer in the oven to serve the dip hot.
- What to Serve with the Dip: Baked Tortilla Chips, Ranch Spicy Crackers and Pulled Pork Tacos.
Mexican 5 Layer Dip
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 3 tablespoons Taco Seasoning Blend, divided
- 2 teaspoons All Purpose Seasoning, divided
- 3 tablespoons Water
- 16 ounces Refried Beans
- 4 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
- 8 ounces Sour Cream
- 2 cups Guacamole, prepared
- 2 cups Mexican Cheese Blend
- 2 Large Tomatoes, diced
- 6 ounces Black Oives, sliced
- Cilantro, for garnish
- Green Onions, for garnish
- Black Olives, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef and drain excess fat.
- Add 1 and 1/2 tablespoons Taco Seasoning Blend, House Seasoning Blend andwater to the cooked beef; Stir together.
- Spread beef mixture evenly into a 9×13 casserole dish.
- In a small, microwave safe bowl, microwave refried beans for 30 seconds.
- Stir beans and cream cheese together and spread them on top of the beef layer.
- In a separate bowl combine sour cream, remaining 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of Taco Seasoning Blend and remaining teaspoon of House Seasoning Blend.
- Spread seasoned cheese mixture evenly on top of refried beans.
- Spread prepared guacamole on top.
- Top shredded Mexican cheese blend.
- Add diced tomatoes.
- Top with sliced black olives.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
Christina’s Notes
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- Make it Hot: Make a hotter dip by adding a layer of diced Jalapenos or other pepper. Use your favorite hot sauce and if you like, top with cilantro.
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- Salsa: Top with your favorite salsa or make your own pico de gallo with tomatoes and onions. Make sure to drain all the juice.
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- Cilantro: This recipe is great with chopped green onions, fresh avocado, or fresh cilantro.
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- Serve Warm: Bake the bean, beef and cheese layer in the oven to serve the dip hot.
- What to Serve with the Dip: Baked Tortilla Chips, Ranch Spicy Crackers and Pulled Pork Tacos.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.
super tasty!
Pl give me recipes for vegetarian 7layer dip
What should be substitute for beef
Thanks
I am not a vegetarian so I would not be the best person to give you recommendations for this. My friend at One Bite Vegan has a great recipe for vegan taco meat: https://onebitevegan.com/vegan-taco-meat/
Hey Christina! Great job! This 7 layer taco dip looks so beautiful. I’ve just bookmarked the page. I’ll probably give the recipe a try tomorrow. Really in the mood for something like this.
Thank you a lot for sharing this fab idea and all of your useful tips. I’m so inspired! I will definitely be back for more of the recipes. Keep up the good work!