Description
Mexican taco fiesta layered delight brings zesty comfort to dinner tables with bold flavor combinations. Crisp tortillas, seasoned meats, and fresh garnishes create a memorable meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can refried beans or ground beef
- 1 cup (240 ml / 8 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (240 ml / 8 oz) sour cream
- 1 cup (240 ml / 8 oz) salsa
- 1 cup (240 ml / 8 oz) shredded lettuce
- ½ cup (120 ml / 4 oz) diced tomatoes
- ½ cup (120 ml / 4 oz) sliced black olives
- ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 oz) chopped green onions
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Tortilla chips (for serving)
Instructions
- Flavor Foundation: Whisk sour cream with cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and aromatic, creating a zesty base seasoning.
- Layer Construction: Spread refried beans or cooked ground beef evenly across the bottom of a 9×13 inch dish, establishing a hearty foundation for the taco-inspired masterpiece.
- Cream and Salsa Infusion: Drape the seasoned sour cream mixture over the initial layer, then cascade salsa across the surface with precision, ensuring balanced distribution of tangy flavors.
- Cheese and Texture Elevation: Generously shower shredded cheddar cheese over the salsa, creating a golden melty landscape, then crown with crisp, freshly chopped lettuce for a vibrant green dimension.
- Final Flourish: Artfully top the dish with a colorful medley of diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, and chopped green onions, completing the visual and flavor profile with contrasting textures and zesty notes.
Notes
Prep Like a Pro: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for seamless blending and optimal flavor integration.
Layering Mastery: Build layers gently and evenly to maintain distinct textures and prevent ingredient bleeding.
Cheese Selection: Use freshly shredded cheese for superior melting and a richer, more authentic taste compared to pre-packaged options.
Chilling Technique: Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and layers to set perfectly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg