Best 5 Babs South Of The Border Taco Dip Recipes

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**Kick Off Your Fiesta with Babs' South-of-the-Border Taco Dip: A Flavorful Symphony of Mexican Delights**

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with Babs' South-of-the-Border Taco Dip, a culinary masterpiece that captures the essence of Mexican flavors. This delectable dip is a symphony of zesty ingredients, each contributing its unique charm to create an explosion of taste. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind this crowd-pleasing dish.

From the creamy base of sour cream and cream cheese to the tantalizing blend of Mexican spices, this dip is a symphony of flavors. Dive into the step-by-step instructions that guide you through the process of crafting this irresistible dish, ensuring perfect results every time. But the journey doesn't end there; discover variations of this classic recipe, including a vegetarian version that caters to diverse dietary preferences.

Indulge in the delightful combination of ground beef, taco seasoning, and zesty salsa in the Classic Taco Dip. If you're craving a meatless option, the Vegetarian Taco Dip offers a medley of black beans, corn, and bell peppers, delivering a satisfying and flavorful experience. And for those who love the heat, the Spicy Taco Dip cranks up the intensity with a generous helping of jalapeños and cayenne pepper, sure to set your taste buds ablaze.

Don't miss out on the additional recipes featured in this article, each offering a unique twist on the taco dip concept. From the simplicity of Easy Taco Dip to the elegance of Taco Dip Supreme, there's a recipe for every occasion and palate. With detailed instructions and helpful tips, you'll be whipping up these delectable dips like a pro, impressing your friends and family with your culinary prowess.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SOUTH OF THE BORDER DIP



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Sometimes I double the recipe and serve it as a meal with chopped tomato, sliced avocados and sliced black olives.-Sandy Robideau, Eureka, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 3-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 pound ground beef
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) refried beans
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 package (1-1/4 ounces) taco seasoning
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 green pepper, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
SOUR CREAM TOPPING:
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
GARNISH:
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in beans, tomato sauce, taco seasoning, onion, green pepper, mustard and chili powder. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. , Spread mixture into an ungreased pie plate. Combine topping ingredients; spread over beef mixture. Sprinkle with lettuce and cheese. Serve with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 238mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BAB'S SOUTH OF THE BORDER TACO DIP



Bab's South of the Border Taco Dip image

Say 'ole!' with this bold and spicy taco dip that includes all of the flavors I remember from my many vacations in Mexico. One thing I will tell you is that this goes perfectly with an icy cold Mexican cerveza (beer) or Margarita! Enjoy with your favorite taco chips. We especially love the blue corn, and the flavor is perfect with this tasty dip.

Provided by Barbara Kahian

Categories     Cheese Dips and Spreads

Time 1h

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 peppers chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 teaspoons lime juice, or as needed
1 cup chopped fresh tomato
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 cups chopped iceberg lettuce, divided
½ cup chopped green onion
1 (16 ounce) jar taco sauce
2 medium (blank)s avocados - peeled, pitted, and diced
2 lime (2" dia)s lime, zested and juiced
½ cup sour cream
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Drain the excess grease.
  • Stir in the garlic, chipotle peppers, cumin, and chili powder; cook just until the flavors combine, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, red bell pepper, and 2 teaspoons lime juice to make a spreadable mixture. Layer the cream cheese mixture in the bottom of a large springform pan or 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Spread the cooled beef mixture over the cream cheese.
  • Top the beef layer with layers of tomato, black olives, Cheddar cheese, half the lettuce, green onion, remaining lettuce, and the taco sauce.
  • Lightly toss the avocados with juice and zest of 2 limes; spread the avocados over the taco sauce.
  • Finish the dip by dotting dollops of sour cream all over the top of the dish and sprinkling with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Cholesterol 52.8 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 375.7 mg, Sugar 1 g

BAB'S SOUTH OF THE BORDER TACO DIP



Bab's South of the Border Taco Dip image

Say 'ole!' with this bold and spicy taco dip that includes all of the flavors I remember from my many vacations in Mexico. One thing I will tell you is that this goes perfectly with an icy cold Mexican cerveza (beer) or Margarita! Enjoy with your favorite taco chips. We especially love the blue corn, and the flavor is perfect with this tasty dip.

Provided by Barbara Kahian

Categories     Cheese Dips and Spreads

Time 1h

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 peppers chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 teaspoons lime juice, or as needed
1 cup chopped fresh tomato
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 cups chopped iceberg lettuce, divided
½ cup chopped green onion
1 (16 ounce) jar taco sauce
2 medium (blank)s avocados - peeled, pitted, and diced
2 lime (2" dia)s lime, zested and juiced
½ cup sour cream
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Drain the excess grease.
  • Stir in the garlic, chipotle peppers, cumin, and chili powder; cook just until the flavors combine, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, red bell pepper, and 2 teaspoons lime juice to make a spreadable mixture. Layer the cream cheese mixture in the bottom of a large springform pan or 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Spread the cooled beef mixture over the cream cheese.
  • Top the beef layer with layers of tomato, black olives, Cheddar cheese, half the lettuce, green onion, remaining lettuce, and the taco sauce.
  • Lightly toss the avocados with juice and zest of 2 limes; spread the avocados over the taco sauce.
  • Finish the dip by dotting dollops of sour cream all over the top of the dish and sprinkling with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Cholesterol 52.8 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 375.7 mg, Sugar 1 g

BAKED TACO DIP



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This hot taco dip is sure to please everyone, kids included. Serve with tortilla chips.

Provided by ChefLes

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup water
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 ½ cups salsa
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Spread cream cheese in an even layer in the bottom of an 8x8-inch baking dish.
  • Cook and stir beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes. Add water and taco seasoning mix; stir. Simmer until most of the liquid evaporates, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Spread meat mixture over the cream cheese in the baking dish. Pour salsa over meat mixture. Top with Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake taco dip in preheated oven until bubbling and cheese is melted, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Cholesterol 90.2 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 799.5 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

BAB'S SOUTH OF THE BORDER TACO DIP



Bab's South of the Border Taco Dip image

Say 'ole!' with this bold and spicy taco dip that includes all of the flavors I remember from my many vacations in Mexico. One thing I will tell you is that this goes perfectly with an icy cold Mexican cerveza (beer) or Margarita! Enjoy with your favorite taco chips. We especially love the blue corn, and the flavor is perfect with this tasty dip.

Provided by Barbara Kahian

Categories     Cheese Dips and Spreads

Time 1h

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 peppers chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 teaspoons lime juice, or as needed
1 cup chopped fresh tomato
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 cups chopped iceberg lettuce, divided
½ cup chopped green onion
1 (16 ounce) jar taco sauce
2 medium (blank)s avocados - peeled, pitted, and diced
2 lime (2" dia)s lime, zested and juiced
½ cup sour cream
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Drain the excess grease.
  • Stir in the garlic, chipotle peppers, cumin, and chili powder; cook just until the flavors combine, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, red bell pepper, and 2 teaspoons lime juice to make a spreadable mixture. Layer the cream cheese mixture in the bottom of a large springform pan or 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Spread the cooled beef mixture over the cream cheese.
  • Top the beef layer with layers of tomato, black olives, Cheddar cheese, half the lettuce, green onion, remaining lettuce, and the taco sauce.
  • Lightly toss the avocados with juice and zest of 2 limes; spread the avocados over the taco sauce.
  • Finish the dip by dotting dollops of sour cream all over the top of the dish and sprinkling with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Cholesterol 52.8 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 375.7 mg, Sugar 1 g

Tips:

  • To make the dip ahead of time, assemble it and then cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Bake just before serving.
  • If you don't have taco seasoning, you can make your own by combining 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  • For a creamier dip, use sour cream instead of plain yogurt.
  • To add a bit of heat, use hot taco sauce instead of mild.
  • Garnish the dip with your favorite toppings, such as shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced avocado, or chopped cilantro.

Conclusion:

This easy and delicious taco dip is perfect for any party or gathering. It's also a great way to use up leftover taco meat. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a tasty and satisfying dip that everyone will love.

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