Kittencals Mexi Ground Beef Guacamole Seven Layer Dip Recipes

EASY MEATY 7-LAYER TACO DIP

Steps:

• In a medium skillet, brown ground beef, diced onion, and diced garlic. Drain off fat and return to pan. Mix in taco seasoning.
• In a 13x9x2" pan, layer in the following order: refried beans, ground beef mixture, sour cream, guacamole, tomatoes, green onions, and shredded cheese.
• Serve with tortilla chips.

KITTENCAL'S MEXI GROUND BEEF GUACAMOLE SEVEN-LAYER DIP

Steps:

• Prepare a 13 x 9-inch glass dish (or use a similar serving dish).
• In a skillet brown the ground beef with onion, garlic and jalapeno peppers (if using) until browned; drain fat then add in the taco seasoning; cook stirring for 1 minute or a little more, season with salt and pepper to taste; set mixture aside to cool slightly.
• In a bowl mix together the sour cream with taco seasoning (start with 1 tablespoon adding in more to taste).
• Spread the refried beans in the bottom of the baking dish.
• Sprinkle about 2 cups Mexi-blend shredded cheese on top of the beans.
• Sprinkle the warm cooked ground beef mixture evenly on top of the cheese.
• Spread the sour cream over the ground beef.
• Dollop or spread the guacamole carefully over the sour cream.
• Pour the salsa over the guacamole and then spread out as best you can using a spoon.
• Sprinkle with remaining 2 cups shredded cheese (can use more).
• Top with sliced or chopped black olives.
• This can be served immediately or chill it for up to 24 hours (it is better served right away!).
• Delicious!

MEXICAN SEVEN LAYER DIP

Steps:

• Slice avocadoes in half; remove seed; Peel away outer skin and place fruit in bowl.
• Cover fruit with lime juice and mash with fork.
• Season with salt to taste, 1/4 tsp.
• garlic powder, and 1/8 tsp.
• cumin.
• Beat together cream cheese, sour cream, salsa, and the 1 tsp.
• cumin in a mixing bowl; set aside.
• In another small bowl mix together refried beans and the 1 tsp.
• garlic powder (garlic salt o. k.) to taste.
• Spread beans over the bottom of a serving dish or large casserole.
• On top of this spread the guacamole, leaving a small area of beans exposed.
• Place sour cream/cream cheese over guacamole, leaving a small area of guacamole exposed.
• Sprinkle lettuce over sour cream/cream cheese, leaving a small area of that exposed.
• Cover lettuce with sprinklings of first: cheese, then tomatoes, then black olives.
• To garnish, place a few tortilla chips around the perimeter of the dish.
• Keep chilled until time to serve, but do not chill chips.

SEVEN LAYER DIP I

Steps:

• In a large skillet, brown ground beef. Set aside to drain and cool to room temperature.
• Spread the beans into the bottom of a 9x13 inch serving tray that is about 1 1/2 inches deep. Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded cheese on top of beans. Sprinkle beef on top of cheese. Spread sour cream very slowly on top of beef. Spread guacamole on top of sour cream. Pour salsa over guacamole and spread evenly. Sprinkle remaining shredded cheese. Sprinkle black olives, tomatoes, and green onions on top.
• You can serve this dish immediately, or refrigerate it over night and serve cold. I think it tastes better at room temperature.

FANTASTIC SEVEN LAYER DIP

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine beans and the taco seasoning mix.
• Spread the bean/taco mix evenly over the bottom of an 8-inch square serving dish.
• Layer with the sour cream, then the guacamole, then the shredded cheese, then the salsa, then the chiles and last, the green onions.
• Serve with lots of tortilla chips-- delicious!

ULTIMATE SEVEN LAYER DIP

Steps:

• Combine tomatoes, jalapenos, cilantro, minced scallions and 2 tablespoons lime juice in medium bowl.
• Stir in 1/8 teaspoon salt.
• Let stand until tomatoes begin to soften, about 30 minutes.
• Strain mixture into bowl and discard liquid.
• Pulse the black beans, garlic, remaining lime juice (except that for the guacamole)and remaining salt (ditto)in food processor until mixture resembles chunky paste.
• Transfer to bowl and wipe out food processor.
• Pulse sour cream and 2 1/2 cups cheese until smooth.
• Transfer to separate bowl.
• Spread bean mixture evenly over bottom of 8 oz. square clear glass baking dish or 1 quart glass bowl.
• Spread sour cream mixture evenly over bean layer, and sprinkle evenly with remaining cheese.
• Mash 3 avocados with lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• Spread guacamole over cheese and top with tomato mixture.
• Sprinkle with sliced scallions and serve with tortilla chips.
• Dip can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
• Let dip stand at room temperature before serving.
• Note: For a crowd, double the recipe and serve in 13 x 9 inch clear glass baking dish.

KITTENCAL'S MEXI GROUND BEEF AND RICE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat; add in ground beef with onion, bell pepper, garlic and chili flakes until no longer pink; drain fat, then continue cooking until the meat is browned (this may take 10-12 minutes, the beef must be browned!).
• Mix in the taco seasoning mix until combined.
• Add in all remaining ingredients including the juice from the canned tomatoes; bring to a boil over medium heat stirring constantly.
• Reduce heat to low cover and simmer for about 30-35 minutes or until the rice is tender.