Description
Beef Queso Dip delivers cheesy, spicy comfort straight from Texas kitchens to your game day spread. Packed with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese, this crowd-pleasing appetizer guarantees smiles around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound Velveeta cheese
- ½ cup milk
Supporting Proteins and Vegetables:
- 1 large onion
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown 1 pound ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F, breaking it into small crumbles with a wooden spoon.
- Remove excess grease by draining beef in a colander, leaving about 1 tablespoon of fat in the pan.
- Return skillet to heat and add 1 chopped onion and 1 chopped green bell pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until vegetables soften and become translucent.
- Pour in 15-ounce can of diced tomatoes, 10-ounce can of Rotel, and 4-ounce can of green chilies without draining the liquid.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon cumin, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon onion powder into the mixture. Stir thoroughly to distribute spices.
- Reduce heat to low and add 1 pound of cubed Velveeta cheese, stirring constantly until completely melted and creating a smooth texture.
- Gradually incorporate ½ cup milk, stirring until your desired creamy consistency is achieved.
- Simmer the queso at 200°F for 10-15 minutes, stirring every few minutes to prevent sticking.
- Taste the dip and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Transfer the queso to a serving dish that can retain heat.
- Garnish with optional toppings like chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeños, or a dollop of sour cream.
- Serve immediately with crisp tortilla chips for dipping.
- If not serving right away, keep warm in a slow cooker at 175°F, stirring occasionally to maintain smooth texture.
Notes
- Drain beef thoroughly to prevent a greasy dip and ensure a clean, rich flavor that lets the cheese and spices shine.
- Choose full-fat Velveeta for the smoothest, most luxurious texture that melts perfectly without separating.
- Experiment with different chili peppers like poblano or anaheim for a personalized heat level that matches your spice preference.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop, adding a splash of milk to restore the creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 5-7 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Beef
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg