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4 Ingredient Cheesy Taco Dip

Published By Victoria · On: Mar 03, 23 · Updated: Oct 09, 23

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This 4 ingredients cheesy taco dip is a delicious and great dip for your next part of the gathering. With minimum ingredients and preparation time, you will get a quick and easy-to-make crowd-pleaser taco dip. You can also serve it with loaded nachos, tortilla chips, or some veggies.

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Black plate with cheesy taco dip with freshly chopped parsley.

The combination of ground beef and taco seasoning creates a deliciously savory base for this dip, while the tomato sauce adds a touch of sweetness and acidity to balance out the flavors.

And, of course, no dip is complete without a creamy cheese sauce to bring everything together.

This dip is the perfect way to enjoy a taco’s classic flavors in a convenient and shareable format, making it a perfect option for a party or a gathering.

Also, as this recipe contains only 4 ingredients, it is very versatile, and you can add any other ingredients you like. Feel free to add your favorite ingredients to it. If you like spicy food, add jalapenos for extra heat.

If you want to make it lighter, you can easily swap out the ground beef for ground turkey or omit it altogether for a vegetarian-friendly dip.

Let’s get into more detail on how to make this taco dip using only 4 ingredients.

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🥰 Why You Will Love This Recipe?
🥘 Ingredients and Substitutes
👩‍🍳 Step-by-step Directions
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
🏆 Expert Tips. What to Pay Attention To?
Answering Your Questions:
😻 Other Recipes You May Enjoy
📋 Recipe Card:

🥰 Why You Will Love This Recipe?

  • It is an easy recipe that calls for only 4 simple ingredients. It is perfect for those who are short on time or for those who don’t like thousands of steps to make a recipe.
  • This versatile recipe allows you to add or remove some of these ingredients to make it exactly to your liking.
  • It is a crowd-pleaser, making it a perfect option for parties, game nights, or any gathering where you want to impress your guests with a delicious and easy appetizer.

🥘 Ingredients and Substitutes

Tomato sauce, cheese sauce, ground beef, tacos seasonings on marble table.
  • Ground Beef. I used ground beef, but you can use whatever mix of meat you prefer.
  • Canned Tomatoes. If you make this recipe in the season of fresh tomatoes, then I recommend using them for a fresher and richer taste.
  • Taco Seasonings. Use a taco spice mix you prefer, or make it yourself at home.
  • Cheese Sauce.

👩‍🍳 Step-by-step Directions

Take a frying pan and pour a little olive oil into it. After that, put the minced meat on it.

Cook the ground beef until the liquid evaporates and the meat forms a slight crust.

Quick Note: This process will take around 15-20 minutes on medium to high heat.

Frying ground beef on a frying pan.

After this, add taco seasonings and mix the meat well.

Woman hand dropping taco seasonings over fried ground beef.

After you mix the ground beef with the seasonings, add the tomatoes and mix again.

Pouring tomato sauce over fried ground beef.

Now, add the cheese sauce.

Pouring cheese sauce over fried ground beef in tomato sauce.

Mix once more time and cook for another 3-5 minutes to incorporate all the flavors well.

Close look of creamy cheesy taco dip in a frying pan.

Serve it hot as a taco dip, or use it for loaded nachos.

Black plate with cheesy taco dip with freshly chopped parsley.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Besides tacos, you can serve them near some tortilla chips. Just put everything in a large bowl and surrounded by a variety of tortilla chips for your guests to choose from.

For a Middle Eastern twist, serve the dip with warm pita bread. Cut the bread into small triangles for easy dipping.

Another great option is to transform this 4 ingredient taco dip into a meal by serving it over a bed of crispy nachos. Top the dip with additional cheese, jalapeños, and sour cream for a delicious and indulgent treat.

And, of course, you can use it as a filling for cheesy quesadillas. Simply spread the dip onto a tortilla, top with shredded cheese, and fold over.

Cook in a pan until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is crispy. Cut into small triangles for easy sharing.

🏆 Expert Tips. What to Pay Attention To?

  • Use a good quality cheese sauce as this recipe’s key component. Make sure to pick a high-quality cheese sauce to get the best flavor and texture. If you have time, consider making your own cheese sauce. You can use the same sauce that you’re making for mac and cheese.
  • Taste and adjust the taco seasonings. As it may differ, it will be better to taste and adjust the taste to your preferences.
  • This dip is best served hot, so make sure to keep it warm until ready to serve. You can use a slow cooker or a fondue pot to keep the dip warm and creamy.
  • Feel free to add other ingredients to your liking.

Answering Your Questions:

How Long Is the Homemade Taco Dip Good For?

A freshly made taco dip will last for about 3-4 days if you store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. If this 4-ingredient taco dip has been sitting out at room temperature for more than two hours, it should be discarded to prevent the risk of growing bacteria in it.

How Do You Make Taco Dip Thicker?

The consistency may depend on the cheesy sauce you use, if you added too much tomato sauce, or if you added some vegetables that later leak some juice. If you want to thicker the taco dip, you may consider adding more cheese to thicken the mixture. Also, you can use a thickener like cornstarch or flour.

What Is the Best Way to Reheat It?

The quickest way is to reheat it in the oven for 1-2 minutes, but if you want more control over it, you can reheat it on the stove and by mixing from time to time to avoid sticking it to the bottom of the pan and to reheat the sauce more evenly.

😻 Other Recipes You May Enjoy

  • 4 Ingredient Quesadilla
  • Crispitos Beef With Cheese
  • Cheesy Air Fryer Nachos
  • Easy 4 Ingredient Hummus With Tahini
  • 4 Ingredient Baked Salami Appetizer

📋 Recipe Card:

Black plate with cheesy taco dip with freshly chopped parsley.

4 Ingredient Cheesy Taco Dip

Victoria
Quick and delicious Taco dip made from only 4 ingredients that will get you a delicious dip for tacos, nachos, pita, or cheesy quesadillas.
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Prep Time 0 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Toppings
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 6 people
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

Frying Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz Ground Beef
  • 8 oz Canned Tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon Taco Seasonings
  • 12 oz Cheese Sauce
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Instructions

  • Take a frying pan and fry for 15-20 minutes the ground beef in it until it gets a slight crust and the liquids will evaporate.
    8 oz Ground Beef
  • Mix the cooked ground beef with taco seasonings.
    1 tablespoon Taco Seasonings
  • Add the canned tomatoes and mix again.
    8 oz Canned Tomatoes
  • In the end, pour over the cheesy sauce.
    12 oz Cheese Sauce
  • Mix everything well and cook for 3-5 minutes to incorporate well all the flavors.

Quick Note

I highly recommend reading the entire recipe to find more tips and notes about this recipe. Read Full Recipe ⇑

Notes

  • Use a good quality cheese sauce as it is a key ingredient. If you have time, you may consider making it from scratch.
  • Taste and adjust the amount of taco seasonings to make it exactly to your liking.

Nutrition Estimates

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 9gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 574mgPotassium: 213mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 424IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg
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About Victoria

With 15 years of culinary expertise, Victoria offers easy-to-follow recipes using just 4 ingredients. These delightful dishes exemplify simplicity in the kitchen.

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