Description
This Crockpot Taco Dip is a warm, flavorful party favorite combining seasoned ground beef, refried beans, salsa, and melted cheese, topped with fresh avocado, tomato, cilantro, and scallions. Perfect for casual gatherings, game days, and easy entertaining, this dip is served with tortilla chips and crisp crudités for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound 93% lean ground beef
- 15-ounce can fat-free refried beans
- 1½ cups jarred chunky salsa (such as Tostitos, mild or medium), approximately 15.5 ounces
- 1-ounce packet taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoons + 1½ teaspoons homemade taco seasoning)
- 1½ cups Colby-Jack cheese or cheddar, freshly grated
Toppings
- 1 medium Haas avocado, diced (about 4 ounces)
- 1 medium tomato, seeded and diced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup scallions, sliced
To Serve
- Tortilla chips
- Crudités (such as carrot sticks, cucumber slices, or bell peppers)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned and no longer pink, breaking it up into crumbles with a spatula. Drain any excess fat to keep the dip lean.
- Mix Ingredients in Crockpot: Transfer the cooked beef into your slow cooker. Add the fat-free refried beans, chunky salsa, and taco seasoning. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Heat Dip: Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 2-3 hours or on high for 1-1½ hours, stirring occasionally until the mixture is hot and bubbly.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle the freshly grated Colby-Jack or cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the hot mixture. Replace the lid and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the cheese has melted completely.
- Prepare Toppings: While the cheese melts, dice the avocado and tomato, then mix with chopped cilantro and sliced scallions for a fresh, bright topping.
- Serve: Spoon the warm taco dip into a serving dish and garnish with the avocado-tomato topping. Serve immediately alongside tortilla chips and fresh crudités for dipping.
Notes
- You can use homemade taco seasoning to control salt and spice levels instead of the packet.
- For extra creaminess, add a dollop of sour cream on top when serving.
- If your crockpot runs hot, check the dip around 1½ hours to ensure it doesn’t dry out.
- Adjust salsa spiciness according to your preference—mild for a gentle flavor or medium for a bit of heat.
- To keep the dip warm for longer periods, set the crockpot to the ‘Keep Warm’ setting after cooking.
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