7-Layer Taco Dip

By Simply Scratch

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (I like 90/10)
7 tablespoons taco seasoning (divided (see notes below))
8 ounces whipped cream cheese
1 (generous)cup iceberg or romaine lettuce (sliced very thin)
1 cup cheddar jack cheese (freshly shredded)
1 cup cherry tomato halves
1 medium avocado (diced small)
2 to 3 green onions (sliced)
1 to 2 bags tortilla chips (for serving)
1/4 cup sliced black olives
2 tablespoons red onions (finely diced)
1 to 2 jalapeños (sliced)
2 tablespoons minced cilantro
1/3 cup sweet bell peppers (finely diced)

Prep Time10mins
Cook Time15mins
Servings8

Instructions

To a 10-inch skillet, add the lean ground beef. Use a spatula to break it up into small crumbles, cook until no longer pink. Drain and discard any accumulating fat from the pan. Add in the taco seasoning and stir to combine.Remove off of the heat and let cool.See recipe notes for making a saucy beef mixture.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine the cream cheese with the remaining 3 tablespoons taco seasoning and set off to the side.

Spread the cream cheese mixture on the bottom of a serving platter/dish. Top with the cooled ground beef mixture.

Then top with the remaining ingredients in this order - this is the way I like my dip.Shredded lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, black olives (if using), diced avocado, jalapeños (if using), green onion, red onion (if using) and top with cilantro.

Serve with tortilla chips.