One Skillet Beefy 7-Layer Dip

One Skillet Beefy 7-Layer Dip

Looking for a tasty appetizer that will please a crowd? Check out this one skillet beefy 7-layer dip! This dip combines ingredients like sweet onion, sour cream, black beans, chiles, canned tomatoes, jalapeños and cheddar cheese and will hit the spot when you are craving Mexican cuisine!

To make this appetizer, you just need to add the ingredients to a baking dish, throw it in the oven and (not so) patiently wait for it to finish! After the dip comes out of the oven, you will be left with a bubbly, cheesy, and melty dip that is perfect to pair with tortillas or chips on the side. This is a recipe that can easily be finished off while you are busy entertaining guests.

Other than the protein, one of the other key ingredients in this recipe is tomato paste. Tomato paste is a great ingredient to use do develop a depth of flavor, add color, and boost the nutritional value! Tomatoes are a great source of nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, potassium, and lycopene. Both vitamin C and lycopene are antioxidants that function in our body to reduce inflammation and destroy free radicals that can cause disease.  So, the next time you are shopping, pick up some tomato paste. It is such a versatile ingredient that can be used in a wide variety of dishes from Italian to Mexican cuisine!

Get the full recipe for One Skillet Beefy 7-Layer Dip by visiting our friends at the Beef Council.

Looking for another delicious appetizer? Check out this recipe for BLT Dip.

Healthy 7-Layer Dip

Healthy 7-Layer Dip

Healthy 7-Layer Dip

Try this recipe for Healthy 7 Layer Dip below. By using just a little bit of cheese, skipping the refried beans, substituting Greek yogurt for sour cream, and piling on the tomato products, you end up with a healthy, flavorful, and completely satisfying appetizer. Nutritional Analysis per serving: Calories 253; Fat 12.8g; saturated fat 4.3g; Trans Fat 0g; Cholesterol 16.5; Sodium 377mg; Carbohydrates 25.6; Fiber 8.8g; Sugar 3g; Protein 12.5g
Ingredients
  • 1 CAN BLACK BEANS, RINSED AND DRAINED
  • 1 CAN DICED TOMATOES
  • 2 AVOCADOS, MASHED
  • 1 CUP SHREDDED CHEDDAR CHEESE, DIVIDED
  • 1 CUP SALSA
  • 1 CUP NON-FAT PLAIN GREEK YOGURT
 
Instructions
  1. SPREAD THE BEANS INTO THE BOTTOM OF A MEDIUM SIZED BOWL.
  2. SPREAD THE DICED TOMATOES ON TOP OF THE BEANS, FOLLOWED BY THE MASHED AVOCADO, ½ OF THE SHREDDED CHEESE, SALSA, AND GREEK YOGURT. TOP WITH THE REMAINING CHEESE.
  3. SERVE IMMEDIATELY OR REFRIGERATE OVERNIGHT AND SERVE COLD.
  4. ENJOY WITH WHOLE GRAIN TORTILLA CHIPS.
 
 


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