20-Minute Low Carb Nachos Dip with Ground Beef

Total: 20 min3 servingsmediumtex-mex
Low Carb Nachos Dip with Ground Beef

Creamy ground beef dip loaded with cream cheese, mayo, and melted cheese. Seasoned with cumin, oregano, and paprika, then broiled until bubbly. Top with jalapeños, olives, and green onions for a quick low-carb appetizer that's hearty enough for a main.

Ingredients

3 servings
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
    ground turkey1:1poultry

    similar flavor

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  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 8 oz cream cheese, brick
    mascarpone1:1dairy

    creamier texture

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  • ½ cup mayonnaise
    Greek yogurt3/4:1dairyadds dairy

    tangier, lighter

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  • ½ cup low carb salsa
  • ¾ cup shredded cheese, eg Mexican blend
    mascarpone1:1dairy

    creamier texture

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  • sliced jalapeños(optional)
  • sliced black olives(optional)
  • sliced green onions(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Brown the ground beef in a large skillet.

  2. 2

    Drain excess liquid, then stir in cumin, dried oregano, and paprika.

  3. 3

    Add cream cheese and cook over low heat until it starts to melt.

  4. 4

    Add mayo, salsa, and half the shredded cheese, continue cooking until dip forms.

  5. 5

    Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

  6. 6

    Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle remaining cheese on top.

  7. 7

    Cook under a hot broiler until cheese melts.

  8. 8

    Garnish with jalapeños, black olives, and green onions, then serve warm.

Tips

Tip 1

Keep heat low when melting cream cheese to avoid breaking.

Tip 2

Broil until cheese bubbles slightly for best texture; watch to prevent burning.

Good to Know

Storage

Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 3 days. Reheat gently over low heat or in microwave.

Make Ahead

Brown beef and mix with seasonings up to 1 day ahead. Add remaining ingredients and broil just before serving.

Serve With

Serve warm with tortilla chips, pork rinds, or vegetable crudites.

Common Mistakes

Watch

Cook cream cheese on high heat to avoid curdling; keep temperature low.

Watch

Skip broiling step to prevent over-melted, separated cheese; monitor closely.

Substitutions

Dairy-Free Swaps

shredded cheese
pepper jack1:1dairydairy-free

adds spice

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shredded cheese
cheddar1:1dairy

sharper flavor

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cream cheese
mascarpone1:1dairy

creamier texture

Full guide →
mayonnaise
Greek yogurt3/4:1dairyadds dairy

tangier, lighter

Full guide →

General Alternatives

lean ground beef
ground turkey1:1poultry

similar flavor

Full guide →
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