Preheat oven to 400F
Heat a pan over medium heat, spray with oil, add 1 lb ground beef and 1.5 tbsp taco seasoning, break down continuously until browned and finely minced (about 15 minutes), then remove from heat and set aside
Spread 1 can of mashed refried beans at the base of an oven-safe dish
Add a layer of the cooked ground beef and top with 8 oz enchilada sauce or salsa
Make the queso by processing 16 oz cottage cheese with 2 adobo peppers, 1 tbsp adobo sauce, 2 garlic cloves, 0.5 tbsp onion powder, and 0.5 tbsp paprika until well combined
Add the queso layer on top of the beef and sauce
Top with shredded cheese and bake in the oven for 15 minutes
While baking, make the sauce by processing 3 tbsp mayo, 2 tbsp sour cream or yogurt, juice from 2 limes, large handful of cilantro, 1 small jalapeño pepper, 1 garlic clove, and a pinch of salt until well combined, then taste and adjust seasonings
Remove dip from oven and top with avocado chunks, sliced black olives, diced jalapeño, finely chopped cilantro, and the prepared sauce
Serve and enjoy
