Ingredients:

  • 1 lb Lean Ground Beef (90/10)
  • 2 tbsp Taco Seasoning
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 15 oz Refried Beans
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 2 cups Lettuce, finely shredded
  • 1.5 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese, freshly shredded
  • 1 cup Roma Tomatoes, seeded and diced
  • 1/2 cup Black Olives, sliced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions, thinly sliced

Instructions:

  1. Brown 1 lb lean ground beef in a skillet over medium high heat until no pink remains and edges are slightly crisp. Drain any excess fat to keep the bottom of your dish dry.
  2. Add 2 tbsp taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water to the beef. Simmer for 3 minutes until the liquid has mostly evaporated.
  3. Spread 15 oz refried beans into the bottom of the 9x13 dish.
  4. Top the beans with the seasoned beef mixture. Press down gently with a spatula until the meat forms an even, flat layer.
  5. In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer to combine 8 oz softened cream cheese, 1 cup sour cream, 1 tbsp lime juice, and 1 tsp garlic powder. Beat for 2 minutes until the mixture is silky and completely smooth.
  6. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the beef.
  7. Sprinkle 2 cups finely shredded lettuce over the dairy layer. Ensure the lettuce is bone dry.
  8. Evenly distribute 1.5 cups freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese over the lettuce.
  9. Scatter 1 cup diced Roma tomatoes (seeded), 1/2 cup sliced black olives, 1/4 cup chopped green onions, and 1/4 cup fresh cilantro over the top.