All-From-Scratch 7-Layer Dip Recipe

Name: All-From-Scratch 7-Layer Dip Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil or lard; 1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup); 3 1/2 cups cooked black beans, liquid reserved; 1/4 cup canola oil; 1 cup long grain rice; 1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup); 1 medium clove garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon); 1 1/2 cups low-sodium canned or homemade chicken stock; 1/4 cup tomato sauce; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 medium onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup); 1 pound ground beef; 1 medium clove garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon); 1/2 tablespoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1teaspoon kosher salt; 3/4 pounds grated cheddar; 2 ripe avocados, halved and peeled; 1/2 medium red onion, diced (about 1/2 cup); 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves; 1 tablespoon juice from 1 lime; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 3/4 cups; 3 medium tomatoes, finely chopped (about 2 cups); 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup); 3 serrano chiles, finely chopped

Servings: persons

1/4 cup olive oil or lard
1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
3 1/2 cups cooked black beans, liquid reserved
1/4 cup canola oil
1 cup long grain rice
1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 medium clove garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon)
1 1/2 cups low-sodium canned or homemade chicken stock
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 medium onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 pound ground beef
1 medium clove garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon)
1/2 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 pounds grated cheddar
2 ripe avocados, halved and peeled
1/2 medium red onion, diced (about 1/2 cup)
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon juice from 1 lime
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 3/4 cups
3 medium tomatoes, finely chopped (about 2 cups)
1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
3 serrano chiles, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon juice from 1 lime

1
Heat oil or lard in large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add onion; cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add beans gradually and mash until smooth; if beans are too dry, add reserved liquid as needed.
2
Heat oil in large saucepot over medium heat until shimmering. Add rice and onion, stirring constantly until rice is toasted, about 4 minutes. Add garlic, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add chicken stock and remaining ingredients; bring to boil, cover pot, and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
3
Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add onion; cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the beef and seasonings; cook, crumbling beef with spatula, until the liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes
4
Mash avocados in bowl with fork and combine with remaining ingredients.
5
Combine all ingredients.
6
In 9-by-13-inch glass dish or large bowl layer ingredients in this order:
7
Refried beans
8
Rice
9
Ground beef
10
Cheese
11
Guacamole
12
Sour cream
13
Salsa
14
Serve with tortilla chips.

1580

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 33 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup olive oil or lard, 1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup), 3 1/2 cups cooked black beans, liquid reserved, 1/4 cup canola oil, and more.

Yes, All-From-Scratch 7-Layer Dip Recipe falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!