Texas Taco Dip Platter

Total Time
Prep: 20 min. Cook: 1-1/2 hours

Updated on Nov. 02, 2022

When I'm entertaining, this colorful dish is my top menu choice. My friends can't resist the hearty appetizer topped with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and olives. —Kathy Young, Weatherford, Texas


Test Kitchen Tips
  • Cooking spices in a bit of fat for a minute or two (known as blooming them) helps take off the raw edges and encourages flavors to meld. After draining meat, try cooking it with seasonings for a minute before adding other ingredients.
  • Make-ahead tip: Cook the beef and bean mixture a day or two in advance.
  • Sliced jalapenos or bell peppers, minced cilantro and/or chopped green onions can be added if you crave a bit more flavor and color that pops.
  • Watch How to Make Texas Taco Dip Platter

    Texas Taco Dip Platter

    Prep Time 20 min
    Cook Time 1 hour 30 min
    Yield 20 servings

    Ingredients

    • 2 pounds ground beef
    • 1 large onion, chopped
    • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
    • 1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
    • 1 can (15 ounces) tomato puree
    • 2 tablespoons chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 2 teaspoons salt
    • 2 cans (15 ounces each) Ranch Style beans (pinto beans in seasoned tomato sauce)
    • 1 package (9-1/4 ounces) corn chips
    • 2 cups hot cooked rice
    • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
    • 1 medium onion, chopped
    • 1 medium head iceberg lettuce, shredded
    • 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
    • 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
    • 1 cup picante sauce, optional

    Directions

    1. In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking meat into crumbles; drain. Add next 7 ingredients; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours.
    2. Add beans and heat through. On a platter, layer the corn chips, rice, meat mixture, cheese, onion, lettuce, tomatoes and olives. If desired, serve with picante sauce.

    Nutrition Facts

    1 serving: 522 calories, 24g fat (9g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 1200mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 8g fiber), 27g protein.

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