Description
Indulge in the ultimate party appetizer with this Beef Queso Dip recipe. Loaded with savory ground beef, melted cheeses, and a hint of spice, this Tex-Mex favorite is perfect for dipping with crunchy tortilla chips.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Cheese Mixture:
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies
- 16 ounces processed cheese (such as Velveeta), cubed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
For Serving:
- Tortilla chips
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Brown the ground beef, then add onion and garlic. Season with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: Add diced tomatoes, green chilies, processed cheese, cheddar cheese, and milk. Stir until melted and creamy.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in green onions and cilantro. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with remaining green onions and cilantro. Serve hot with tortilla chips.
Notes
- You can make this dip ahead and reheat it in a slow cooker on low.
- For extra heat, add chopped jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Swap ground turkey for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 1/2 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 860 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
