Description
Beef Queso Dip brings serious game-day energy to your snack table, melting creamy cheese with spicy ground beef for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that disappears faster than you can say delicious. Grab some tortilla chips and get ready to become the ultimate party hero with this simple, crowd-conquering recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup shredded pepper jack or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup whole milk or evaporated milk
- 0.5 lb ground beef
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (if needed)
- 0.5 cup diced tomatoes with green chilies (optional)
Instructions
- Warm your cast iron skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, ensuring your cooking surface is ready for the beef.
- Sprinkle ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon cumin, and ¼ teaspoon garlic powder onto your ground beef.
- Drop the seasoned beef into the hot skillet, breaking it apart with your spatula as it cooks for 5-6 minutes until completely browned.
- If your beef releases excess fat, carefully drain the grease to keep your queso lean and appetizing.
- When your beef looks evenly cooked, stir in ½ cup diced tomatoes with green chilies and let them simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Reduce your skillet’s heat to low and pour 1 cup whole milk directly over the beef mixture.
- Gradually add 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese and ½ cup pepper jack cheese, stirring constantly until the cheese melts into a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Serve the queso dip immediately while it’s hot and stretchy, accompanied by crispy tortilla chips or warm bread.
Notes
- Always use fresh ground beef for the best flavor and texture in this queso dip.
- Drain excess grease completely to prevent a greasy final dish and ensure a smooth consistency.
- Low and slow is the key when melting cheese to avoid separation or graininess.
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce while browning the beef.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beef
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 388 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 546 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg