Crock Pot Taco Dip with Cream Cheese and Ground Beef

Crock Pot Taco Dip with cream cheese and ground beef is the ultimate party dip! This dip is creamy and loaded with flavor! It is made in minutes using simple ingredients like cream cheese, taco-seasoned ground beef, corn, Rotel, and black beans. 

Taco dip is always a winner for parties, game days, snacks, or a quick weeknight dinner! 

This post was originally written in 2017 and updated to include new images and content.

Crockpot Taco Dip with Cream Cheese and Ground Beef is popular no matter where you serve it! Whenever I serve this recipe it feels like a party!

It’s a quick and easy, inexpensive dip that can easily double as a main dish. It’s one of those go-to recipes since it’s made with simple pantry ingredients! It’s perfect for families, friends, and a must at parties.

We raise our own beef so I’m always looking for new recipes using ground beef. You’ll love these other recipes made with ground beef Creamy Taco Soup, Sweet and Sour Meatballs, Smoked Meatloaf (you can bake it in the oven too), Mexican Meatballs, Beef Burrito Skillet, Mexican Mac and Cheese, Cheesy Ground Beef Mexican Casserole, Ground Beef and Bean Burritos.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

There is so much to love about this slow cooker taco dip recipe…starting with it’s just so delicious! It’s like a new take on Taco Tuesday! It’s the best taco dip!

• Crowd Pleaser – Everyone loves chips and dips and this one is always a winner!
• Quick and Easy – The slow cooker does the work with this recipe! Add everything to the slow cooker and that’s about all there is to it.
• Make Ahead – Prep the ground beef ahead of time and you can make warm taco dip in a few minutes. It’s also easy to prepare the dip, add it to the slow cooker, and then put it on the base about 90 minutes before the party.
• Versatile – Anything goes with this dip. Use any variety of beans you have on hand. It’s easy to substitute with this recipe. You can also make it mild or spicy.

Ingredients

This is a list of ingredients and possible substitutions, for exact ingredient amounts scroll to the bottom of the post for the printable recipe.

• Ground Beef – Lean ground beef is best for this recipe because it keeps the dip from being too greasy. You can also drain the ground beef after browning it. 
• Taco Seasoning – Use your favorite brand or make your own.
• Rotel Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilis – Any variety of Rotel diced tomatoes will work. I have also used salsa instead of diced tomatoes and it works great! 
• Black Beans – Although black beans are my favorite several kinds of beans are great substitutions. Red or pinto beans work well. Stay away from bigger types of beans, such as kidney beans, because they are too big for dips. 
• Corn – I use my freezer corn. Canned or store-bought freezer corn is great, too. 
• Cream Cheese – Use full fat cream cheese for best results. Be sure it’s room temperature because it will melt faster.
• Grated Cheese – any variety of cheese that melts well will work. Use what you have on hand. Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, cheddar, Mexican cheese blend, or mozzarella are great options. You can also add Velveeta cheese if you prefer!

How to Make Taco Dip with Ground Beef

This recipe is such an easy recipe! If you want to save time brown lots of ground beef at once and use it in recipes throughout the week. A few of my favorite recipes for using leftover ground beef are Ground Beef Burritos, Ravioli Casserole, and Sloppy Joe Biscuits.

1. Brown the Beef – In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the hamburger until it is fully browned. Drain excess fat.
2. Combine Ingredients – To the slow cooker, add ground beef, taco seasoning, drained corn, drained beans, and Rotel. Stir together.  I love using slow cooker liners for easy cleanup!
3. Cook – Cover and cook on low for 60 minutes. The dip should be nice and warm!
4. Add Cream Cheese and Cheese – Add the cream cheese and grated cheese. Stir. The cream cheese will start to melt. It’s okay if it still has a few pieces of cream cheese. Once it gets hot it will melt and be easy to stir in. You can also reserve some of the grated cheese to put on top of the dip if you’d like. 
5. Cook – Cover and cook on low for 30 minutes. Stir. 
6. Serve – Taco dip is best served warm with tortilla chips!

Tips for Making Bean Dip in the Slow Cooker

Variations

Taco dip is easy to switch up to make it exactly as your family likes! Here are a few of our favorite swaps!

• Different Protein – Use shredded chicken.
• Make it Spicy– Add jalapenos or hot sauce.
• Varieties of Cheese– Any type of melting cheese will work!
• Baked – Brown the ground beef, add the other ingredients, and heat until the cheeses are melted. Pour into a greased baking dish. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until warmed through,  at 350 degrees. 

Fun Ways to Serve Crock Pot Taco Dip

Taco dip is typically served with tortilla chips! It’s a great choice, but we also love serving it in these ways.

• Nachos – Top tortilla chips with the meat mixture. Sprinkle extra grated cheese on top. Bake for a few minutes until the cheese is melted.
• Other Chips – I love using nacho cheese-flavored chips. It takes the taco flavor up another notch! Corn chips are also great!
• Veggies – We love sliced mini peppers! They make perfect dippers!
• Toppings – All of the traditional taco toppings are deliciously served with taco dip. Think diced tomatoes, olives, cilantro, lime wedges, green onions, avocados, guacamole, and sour cream. 

Storage and Reheating Suggestions 

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. 

Reheat in the microwave in 30 second intervals, or until warmed through. Or, warm in a saucepan on the stovetop until warmed through. Cold dip will be thick, hot taco dip will be thinner. If it’s still too thick you can add a splash of milk until it’s dipping consistency.

FAQs

Other Easy Dip Recipes

I’m pretty sure we could survive on appetizers around here! If you’re into chips and dips as much as we are be sure to check out these other party foods!

• Cream Cheese Salsa Dip – a two-ingredient chip and dip recipe
• Cheesy Corn Dip – Make it in the crockpot, stovetop, or microwave
• Poolside Dip – a cold veggie-packed dip
• Chili Cheese Dip – a 3-ingredient skillet dip

Crockpot Taco Dip Recipe