Description
Mexican Queso Beef Dip delivers serious party snack vibes that guarantee your game day crowd will devour this cheesy, spicy treat faster than touchdowns can happen. Packed with ground beef, melted cheese, and zesty seasonings, this crowd-pleaser comes together in minutes and keeps everyone happily munching.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Seasoning:
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Warm 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium-heat skillet, creating an even coating across the surface.
- Crumble 1 pound ground beef into the hot pan, breaking it into small pieces while cooking for 6-7 minutes until completely browned.
- Pour in 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies, then sprinkle 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and a pinch of salt over the meat.
- Lower the skillet temperature to low and add 1 cup cream cheese, stirring gently until the cheese melts completely and coats the meat.
- Gradually mix in 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, continually stirring until the mixture becomes glossy and uniform.
- Transfer the hot dip to a serving bowl and arrange tortilla chips nearby for immediate dipping.
Notes
- Check the ground beef’s internal temperature reaches 160°F for safe consumption.
- Letting the cream cheese soften at room temperature helps it melt more smoothly into the dip.
- Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting and richer flavor compared to pre-packaged options.
- For a lighter version, swap ground beef with ground turkey and use reduced-fat cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beef
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg