Hearty, Layered Taco Dip

One of my go to’s in life is this layered dip and it has now been boosted, Thanks to the spice shack! Great for gathering, dinner or just to add into a kid’s lunch. The best part of this recipe is the versatility of toppings depending on your likes and dislikes. Plus if you want to make this just a good ole burrito mix that works too!

Trust me when I say this will be high the food rotation…

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Ingredients:

Mixture

• One pound beef

• One can pinto beans

• One can green chiles

• One can petite cut tomatoes

• 7 tbsp Southwest Booster, Spice Shack

• 3 tsp Southwest Blend, Spice Shack

• 1/2 tsp salt

The toppings:

• sour cream

• salsa

• lettuce

• tomatoes

• black beans

• jalapeños

• avocados

Putting it together:

Preheat pan on medium, add beef to pan, break it up then add 1 tsp blend and the salt. Cook till done. While cooking add 4 tbsp of Booster to the can of the tomatoes, let sit. Once the beef is done add green chiles, tomatoes mixture, mix well. Then add the can of pinto beans and 3 tbsp of the booster blend and mix well. Add 2 tsp of the spice shack basic blend to this mixture and stir. Let this all come to a simmer for 10-15 minutes. Once done add to a plate or platter to cool in the refrigerator. You can also keep warm and use a burrito mix.

Once the dip is cooled start layering the dip with the sour cream first, then the salsa. The rest add as you wish!

Enjoy!!

Real Food Ranch

The number 1 dressing in America is Ranch. With that said it also can be the most unhealthy, processed dressing as well. Bottle dressings, in general, have high sugar, crappy oils, and preservatives as well. There is a solution. Make your own! It is super simple and has twice the flavor of bottled ranch. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup real mayo (avocado mayo my favorite)
• 1/4 fall fat coconut milk (or whole milk)
• 2 teaspoons dried dill
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chives (fresh or dried)
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 2 tablespoon fresh parsley

Directions:

Put all ingredients ino a wide mouth mason jar. Use a hand blender to combine. No hand blender, use a traditional blender. If you like a bit sweeter add a little more honey. Store in mason jar and refrigerate for up to  week.

Simple Guacamole

Ingredients

• 2 avocados
• juice of 1 lime (2 tablespoons) 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne
• 1⁄4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 tablespoons avocado oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped

Slice open avocados lengthwise, remove the pit. How?? Take a sharp knife and carefully hit the pit with the knife, twist and remove. Scoop out the avocado guts into a medium bowl then add rest of ingredients. Take back of a fork and smash altogether. I like it chunky but if you like thinner just smash it more. Want more heat? Add more cayenne. Serve with whole grain tortilla chip or a variety of vegetables.

This is just one of the awesome recipes in my 50 Family Favorites Cookbook!