Description
This Smoked Taco Dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, featuring layers of savory goodness with a hint of smokiness. Perfect for game day or any gathering, this dip is creamy, cheesy, and packed with Tex-Mex flavors.
Ingredients
Ground Beef or Chorizo:
1 pound
Taco Seasoning:
1 packet
Cream Cheese (softened):
8 ounces
Sour Cream:
1 cup
Salsa:
1 cup
Shredded Cheddar Cheese:
1 cup
Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese:
1 cup
Black Beans (drained and rinsed):
½ cup
Corn Kernels:
½ cup
Sliced Black Olives:
¼ cup
Green Onions (sliced):
2
Jalapeño (sliced, optional):
1
Tortilla Chips (for serving):
Instructions
- Preheat the Smoker: Heat the smoker to 225–250°F.
In a skillet, cook and brown the ground beef or chorizo over medium heat for 6–8 minutes. Drain excess grease and add taco seasoning with water, cooking for an additional 2 minutes. Spread softened cream cheese in a cast-iron skillet. Layer with sour cream, salsa, seasoned beef, black beans, and corn. Top with cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. Smoke for 45–60 minutes until bubbly. Add black olives, green onions, and jalapeños if desired. Serve hot with tortilla chips.
Notes
- You can customize this dip with guacamole, pico de gallo, or extra hot sauce on top.
- If you don’t have a smoker, bake it at 350°F for 25–30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Smoking, Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
