Kittencal'S Mexi Ground Beef Guacamole Seven-Layer Dip - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
4 cups cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided (can use more to taste)
2 1/2 cups sour cream (can use more)
1 tablespoon taco seasoning (start with 1 tablespoon and add in more to taste)
1 cup prepared guacamole (or to taste)
1 -2 cup prepared salsa
1 cup sliced black olives (or to taste)
1 -2 plum tomato, chopped
2 -3 green onions, finely chopped
GROUND BEEF MIXTURE
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef (or use a mixture of ground beef with Italian sausage meat, casings removed)
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 -2 tablespoon minced fresh minced garlic (to taste) (optional)
1 -2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix (I use Kittencal's Taco Seasoning Mix)
salt and black pepper

Preparation

Prepare a 13 x 9-inch glass dish (or use a similar serving dish).
In a skillet brown the ground beef with onion, garlic and jalapeno peppers (if using) until browned; drain fat then add in the taco seasoning; cook stirring for 1 minute or a little more, season with salt and pepper to taste; set mixture aside to cool slightly.
In a bowl mix together the sour cream with taco seasoning (start with 1 tablespoon adding in more to taste).
Spread the refried beans in the bottom of the baking dish.
Sprinkle about 2 cups Mexi-blend shredded cheese on top of the beans.
Sprinkle the warm cooked ground beef mixture evenly on top of the cheese.
Spread the sour cream over the ground beef.
Dollop or spread the guacamole carefully over the sour cream.
Pour the salsa over the guacamole and then spread out as best you can using a spoon.
Sprinkle with remaining 2 cups shredded cheese (can use more).
Top with sliced or chopped black olives.
This can be served immediately or chill it for up to 24 hours (it is better served right away!).
Delicious!