Mexican 9-Layer Dip Recipe

Name: Mexican 9-Layer Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Snacks & Appetizers
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope taco seasoning mix; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 3 avocados, peeled, seeded and mashed; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese; 1 cup chopped green onion; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (parsley ok); 4 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1 cup sliced black olives; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; tortilla chips

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground beef
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope taco seasoning mix
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
3 avocados, peeled, seeded and mashed
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
1 cup chopped green onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (parsley ok)
4 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 cup sliced black olives
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
tortilla chips

1
Note: You can easily change the amounts given in the layers to suit your taste or omit a layer if you don't care for it, or add a layer, such as beans, if you prefer.
2
Brown meat in skillet with garlic; drain away any fat; add 1/2 envelope taco seasoning and 2 tbsp water and mix together, set aside and allow to cool.
3
Spread the beef in the bottom of a 2-quart casserole dish.
4
Mix the avocado with the lemon juice and spread over the beef.
5
Mix the mayo with the remaining taco seasoning and spread over the guacamole.
6
Layer the Monterrey Jack, then the green onions, the cilantro, the tomatoes, the black olives, then finally with the cheddar cheese.
7
Serve dip with tortilla chips.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground beef, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope taco seasoning mix, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Mexican 9-Layer Dip falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mexican 9-Layer Dip

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