Slow Cooker Taco Dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any gathering, combining the flavors of seasoned ground beef with the creamy, velvety textures of melted cheeses and refried beans.
Incredibly easy to make, simply brown the ground beef and layer it in the slow cooker with the other ingredients, and then set it and forget it.
This cheesy dip is topped with a medley of fresh ingredients like freshly diced tomatoes, black olives, and cilantro.
More easy recipes for party dips include this Buffalo Chicken Dip and this Easy Black Bean Dip.
Queso blanco is another party favorite easily made in the Crockpot.
Crockpot garlic bread is another great party appetizer that is easy to make.
Jump to:
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Crowd-Pleaser: Whether it's a family gathering, your next football party, or for game nights, this slow cooker taco dip is universally loved. The creamy layers and satisfying crunch of tortilla chips make it irresistible.
- It's versatile: This cheesy taco dip is easily customizable with the option for a variety of toppings.
- Convenience: This crockpot taco dip saves you time and it's a simple dip to make with simple ingredients.
Pair with tortilla chips, corn chips, or even fresh veggies for dipping. Choose a variety of toppings such as jalapenos, sour cream, and guacamole, and leave out the toppings you don't like.
Ingredients in Slow Cooker Taco Dip
- cream cheese, softened and cubed
- refried beans
- salsa
- taco seasoning mix
- lean ground beef
- onion
- nacho cheese
- tomatoes with green chilies
- cheddar cheese, shredded
How to Make Slow Cooker Taco Dip
The first step to making this taco dip in the slow cooker is to heat a skillet on medium heat and add the lean ground beef. Add in the diced onion, then brown and crumble the meat and transfer it to the slow cooker.
Sprinkle the taco seasoning (it's up to you if you use packaged taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons of homemade taco seasoning) on top of the ground beef.
Layer the remaining ingredients; cheese cheese, refried beans, salsa, tomatoes with green chilies, and nacho cheese.
Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 1 ½ hours.
Remove the lid, give the mixture a good stir, add the cheddar cheese, and cook for another 15 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Serve with your favorite toppings.
Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Substitutions and Variations
Meat: Substitute the ground beef with other ground meat such as ground turkey or leave it out to make a meatless taco dip. Consider adding extra refried beans if going the meatless route.
Cheese: This slow cooker dip recipe uses nacho cheese but Velveeta cheese is a great substitution. A Mexican cheese blend or a blend of Pepper Jack Cheese, or Monterey Jack cheese are also good options.
Spice: Add some kick to the dip by adding chili powder, chili powder, or green chilies.
Toppings: Add your favorite toppings such as black olives, poblano peppers, fresh tomatoes, green onions, and black beans for extra flavor.
Helpful Tips
To make this dip even easier, use lean ground beef to reduce the amount of grease that will need to be drained from the beef.
Before storing this tasty dip, allow it to cool to room temperature before placing it in an airtight container and placing it in the refrigerator.
When you're ready to reheat your leftovers, heat in the microwave using short intervals and stirring until heated through place the dip back in the Crockpot on the low setting until heated through.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you include ground beef in a slow cooker taco dip recipe?
Is it possible to use Velveeta cheese for a richer slow cooker taco dip?
RELATED
Check out these other great recipes for your next party or big game and check out this Bacon Cheeseburger Dip, it's a delicious party food for any occasion.
📖 Recipe
Slow Cooker Taco Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese - softened and cubed
- 16 ounces refried beans
- 16 ounces jar salsa
- 1 ounce package taco seasoning mix
- 1 pound ground beef browned and drained
- 1 onion - diced
- 15 ounce can nacho cheese
- 10 ounce can tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup cheddar cheese - shredded
Instructions
- Heat a skillet on medium heat and cook the lean ground beef and onion until the beef is browned.
- Drain grease and transfer to slow cooker.
- Sprinkle the taco seasoning on top of the ground beef.
- Layer the remaining ingredients; cheese cheese, refried beans, salsa, tomatoes with green chilies, and nacho cheese.
- Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 1 ½ hours.
- Remove the lid, give the mixture a good stir, add the cheddar cheese to the top, and cook for another 15 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Serve with your favorite toppings.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate based on third-party calculations. Actual values may vary due to ingredients, measurements, and serving sizes.
© Mama Needs Cake
Tried this recipe?
Let us know how it was!Dana is an experienced recipe creator who crafts easy and delicious recipes for all levels of home cooks.
Her recipes range from classic comfort foods to healthy and nutritious meals, and she is always on the lookout for new and exciting ways to bring flavor and variety to the table.
jamie says
i love it, tried this at home and everyone loves it. We enjoyed everything on it. Thanks for sharing this with us!!!!
amy liu dong says
It is so easy and delicious! This shows the power of a slow cooker in making a delicious recipe like this. Yum!