Best Kittencals Mexi Ground Beef Guacamole Seven Layer Dip Recipes

SEVEN LAYER DIP I

Steps:

• In a large skillet, brown ground beef. Set aside to drain and cool to room temperature.
• Spread the beans into the bottom of a 9x13 inch serving tray that is about 1 1/2 inches deep. Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded cheese on top of beans. Sprinkle beef on top of cheese. Spread sour cream very slowly on top of beef. Spread guacamole on top of sour cream. Pour salsa over guacamole and spread evenly. Sprinkle remaining shredded cheese. Sprinkle black olives, tomatoes, and green onions on top.
• You can serve this dish immediately, or refrigerate it over night and serve cold. I think it tastes better at room temperature.

KITTENCAL'S MEXI GROUND BEEF GUACAMOLE SEVEN-LAYER DIP

Steps:

• 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!

KITTENCAL'S ITALIAN MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.
• Shape into small meatballs (at this point you can place on a jelly-roll/baking sheet and freeze to use later, or cover with plastic wrap refrigerate up to 24 hours before using).
• Drop the meatballs into simmering pasta sauce, do not stir for at least 20 minutes or you will risk breaking the meatballs.
• Continue cooking in the simmering sauce for another 20 minutes (depending on how fast your sauce is simmering 40 minutes total should fully cook the meatballs).
• After the 40 minutes cooking time continue cooking your sauce with the meatballs in for as long as desired.
• **note** you may also bake the meatballs at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes or until cooked through.

KITTENCAL'S LAYERED GROUND BEEF-PENNE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
• Cook the penne pasta in boiling water until just bendable (do not overcook the pasta until soft as it will cook more in the oven) drain well, then place the hot pasta into a large bowl.
• Mix in butter until melted, then mix in the softened cream cheese; set aside.
• In a skillet cook the ground beef with garlic and chili flakes until no longer pink; drain fat then continue to cook until browned.
• Add in pasta sauce and mushrooms; bring to a simmer over medium heat.
• Reduce heat to low and cook for about 20-30 minutes stirring occasionally, and season with salt and pepper to taste (if you find that the mixture is too thick add in 1/4 cup water and continue simmering for another 10 minutes).
• TO ASSEMBLE; spread HALF the meat sauce into baking dish, then top with all the penne pasta mixture, sprinkle 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese over the pasta, then 1 cup mozzarella cheese on top.
• Dollup remaining meat sauce on top then spread out using a spoon.
• Sprinkle 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese over the meat sauce, then 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
• Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F for about 40 minutes or until completely heated through and bubbly.

KITTENCAL'S SPAGHETTI PIE

Steps:

• Grease a round 2-quart casserole dish or an 11 x 7-inch baking dish.
• For the sauce; in a skillet or saucepan brown the ground beef with onion and red chili flakes until no longer pink.
• Drain fat then add in garlic, oregano and basil; cook for 2 minutes.
• Add in tomato sauce, mushrooms and 1/2 teaspoon salt, bring to a boil over medium heat stirring.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30-40 minutes stirring occasionally, season with more salt to taste if desired.
• Meanwhile cook the spaghetti in boiling water until almost tender (undercook the spaghetti as it will soften up even more when baked in the oven) drain in a colander then rinse under cold water, drain well again then place into a large bowl.
• Add in melted butter, garlic powder, eggs, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and black pepper; using clean hands toss/mix until well combined (use hands for mixing spaghetti this will not work with a spoon) season with salt to taste if desired.
• TO ASSEMBLE; spread the spaghetti mixture evenly into bottom of the pie plate, pressing down with hands to flatten.
• In a bowl mix 2 cups cottage cheese with 1/4 cup Parmesan and 1 cup mozzarella cheese cheese then spread over the spaghetti.
• Dollop the tomato sauce mixture over the cottage cheese then spread out with a spoon.
• Top with 1 cup or more of mozzarella cheese.
• Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
• Uncover and continue to bake 10-15 minutes more or until hot and bubbly.

MEXICAN SEVEN LAYER DIP

Steps:

• Slice avocadoes in half; remove seed; Peel away outer skin and place fruit in bowl.
• Cover fruit with lime juice and mash with fork.
• Season with salt to taste, 1/4 tsp.
• garlic powder, and 1/8 tsp.
• cumin.
• Beat together cream cheese, sour cream, salsa, and the 1 tsp.
• cumin in a mixing bowl; set aside.
• In another small bowl mix together refried beans and the 1 tsp.
• garlic powder (garlic salt o. k.) to taste.
• Spread beans over the bottom of a serving dish or large casserole.
• On top of this spread the guacamole, leaving a small area of beans exposed.
• Place sour cream/cream cheese over guacamole, leaving a small area of guacamole exposed.
• Sprinkle lettuce over sour cream/cream cheese, leaving a small area of that exposed.
• Cover lettuce with sprinklings of first: cheese, then tomatoes, then black olives.
• To garnish, place a few tortilla chips around the perimeter of the dish.
• Keep chilled until time to serve, but do not chill chips.

KITTENCAL'S MEXI GROUND BEEF AND RICE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat; add in ground beef with onion, bell pepper, garlic and chili flakes until no longer pink; drain fat, then continue cooking until the meat is browned (this may take 10-12 minutes, the beef must be browned!).
• Mix in the taco seasoning mix until combined.
• Add in all remaining ingredients including the juice from the canned tomatoes; bring to a boil over medium heat stirring constantly.
• Reduce heat to low cover and simmer for about 30-35 minutes or until the rice is tender.