This creamy, cheesy taco dip is loaded with bold, zesty flavor thanks to Pace® Picante Sauce—use original or chipotle for a smoky twist. Blended with rich cream cheese and melty Pepper Jack, this easy taco-inspired appetizer delivers all your favorite taco flavors in warm, scoopable form. Top it with your go-to taco toppings like red onion, avocado, tomatoes, and cilantro, and serve with chips for a crowd-pleasing dip everyone will come back to.
Flavor Swap: Swap in Pace® Chipotle Picante Sauce for original Pace® Picante Sauce to add a rich, smoky twist with medium heat. It has the same smooth, saucy texture, so it works as a 1:1 substitute—instantly elevating your dish with deeper flavor from chipotle peppers, tomatoes and onion.
Step 1
Preheat oven to broil with a rack 6 inches from heat source, and heat a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high. Add beef, and cook, undisturbed, until well browned on underside, about 3 minutes. Stir in onion, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until beef is cooked through, about 3 minutes.
Step 2
Add garlic, chili powder, salt, and smoked paprika; cook over medium, stirring often, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in black beans and Picante Sauce. Reduce heat to low, add cream cheese and 3/4 cup of the Pepper Jack cheese, and cook, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and spread into an even layer.
Step 3
Sprinkle beef mixture evenly with remaining 1 1/4 cups Pepper Jack cheese. Transfer to preheated oven, and broil until cheese is melted and dip is bubbly around the edges, 3 to 4 minutes. Garnish with red onion, avocado, tomatoes, and cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips.
This nutritional information refers to each serving of the entire recipe and not just the products used as ingredients.
