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Texas Chili Bean 7-Layer Dip

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This classic 7-layer dip is the real deal. It's a crowd favorite for game days, holidays or any day there’s a hungry bunch around. Carroll Shelby’s Original Texas Chili Seasoning gives every layer a boost of bold Texas flavor.

Easy
Prep Time
20 minutes
Yield
10-12 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups cooked Texas Pinto Beans
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 Carroll Shelby’s Original Texas Chili Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1 1/2 cups guacamole 
  • 1 1/2 cups salsa
  • 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup quartered grape tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced jalapeños
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Corn or tortilla chips, for serving

Directions

  1. Smash half of the beans using a potato masher. Spread the beans in an even layer in the bottom of an 8x10-inch serving dish.
  2. Measure 2 tablespoons of the chili spice packet (reserve the remaining spices and other packets for another use) and combine it with sour cream, lime juice and zest in a small bowl; mix well. Spread the sour cream mixture over the pinto beans.
  3. Add a layer of guacamole over the sour cream, then a layer of salsa over the guacamole. Cover the salsa with shredded lettuce and sprinkle with the grated cheeses.
  4. Toss the grape tomatoes and jalapeños with the olive oil in a small bowl until they are coated, then sprinkle on top.
  5. Serve with corn or tortilla chips.