Mexican 9-Layer Dip

16 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope taco seasoning mix
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 3 avocados, peeled, seeded and mashed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
  • 1 cup chopped green onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (parsley ok)
  • 4 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup sliced black olives
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • tortilla chips

Directions

  1. 1
    Note: You can easily change the amounts given in the layers to suit your taste or omit a layer if you don't care for it, or add a layer, such as beans, if you prefer.
  2. 2
    Brown meat in skillet with garlic; drain away any fat; add 1/2 envelope taco seasoning and 2 tbsp water and mix together, set aside and allow to cool.
  3. 3
    Spread the beef in the bottom of a 2-quart casserole dish.
  4. 4
    Mix the avocado with the lemon juice and spread over the beef.
  5. 5
    Mix the mayo with the remaining taco seasoning and spread over the guacamole.
  6. 6
    Layer the Monterrey Jack, then the green onions, the cilantro, the tomatoes, the black olives, then finally with the cheddar cheese.
  7. 7
    Serve dip with tortilla chips.

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