Taco Dip Recipe With Ground Beef
Looking for an easy appetizer to make a great addition to your snacks on game days? Cheesy beef taco dip is the ultimate answer for this occasion. It creates an irresistible, dippable delight that has everyone scraping their tortilla chips along the bowl to get every last bit!

Ingredients for Cheesy Taco Dip
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups Velveeta cheese, cubed
- ยผ onion, diced
- 1 cup mild salsa
- ยผ cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 diced tomato, for garnish
- ยผ cup black olives for garnish
Full printable recipe with measurements and instructions listed below in the dip recipe card.

Why You Will Like This Hot Taco Dip Recipe
In my experience, cheesy beef taco dip is the perfect crowd-pleaser. You can serve it for Taco Tuesday, your Cinco de Mayo party, family movie nights, or holiday parties. Itโs a year-round classic that makes everyone swoon. This delicious taco dip is always one of the first things to disappear whenever I put out a spread of appetizers and snacks. Take one taste, and youโll understand why!
If you need a great way to whip up something fast and tasty for your next gathering, throw these simple ingredients together, and theyโll create this delicious cheesy dip that is always a huge hit.
How to Make and Assemble the Recipe

TIP: This cheesy taco dip is super easy to make, but you can make it even easier on yourself by letting the cream cheese soften before you begin. Youโll also want to cube up the Velveeta cheese.
- When youโre ready, heat your oven to 350 degrees. As it warms up, grab a medium-sized skillet and brown your ground beef with the onion and taco seasoning over medium-high heat. Youโll want to cook this for seven to 10 minutes or until the meat is browned and fully cooked.
- Drain the excess grease from your pan, and then add the salsa. Stir this well to combine it with the meat.
- By this point, the oven should be preheated and ready to go. Youโll take an 8×8-inch baking dish and put in the cream cheese, spreading it so it fills the bottom. Top this with the cubes of Velveeta cheese.
- Pour the ground beef mixture on top of the cheese, then cover with aluminum foil. Youโll bake this layered taco dip for about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Once itโs done baking, remove the foil and add your garnishes. Iโve used cilantro, diced tomatoes, and black olives. You can additionally add any of your other favorite taco toppings either on top or on the side along with your bag of tortilla chips.

Additional Toppings To Add Variety
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Green chiles or chili peppers
- Sliced bell peppers
- Monterey jack cheese
- Diced green onions
- Hot sauce
- Your favorite toppings
- Add some refried beans or black beans on the side.
Substitutions
If youโre not a red meat person or want a healthier version, you can replace the ground beef in this recipe with either ground chicken or ground turkey.
This cheesy taco dip is such a great party appetizer, though it tastes best when itโs warm. You can cover it with foil to help it retain its heat or simply pop it in the oven when everyone arrives.

The next time youโre having friends and family drop by, or you need an amazing warm appetizer for a potluck, the delicious way to delight is with this cheesy ground beef taco dip. This layered taco dip recipe is one of my most requested items, and when you make it for the ones you love, they will beg you to make it again!
What’s your favorite ingredient to dip with? Answer the comments below, and I will answer in a timely manner!