Easy Beef Queso Dip
Rich, creamy queso loaded with seasoned ground beef, melty processed cheese, and zesty tomatoes with green chiles. Ready in 20 minutes and perfect for tortilla chips, veggie dippers, nachos, or baked potatoes.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained
- 16 oz processed cheese (e.g., Velveeta), cubed
- 1/4 cup whole milk, optional for thinning
- chopped cilantro or jalapeños, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Season the beef with salt, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir and cook 30–60 seconds to bloom the spices.
- Reduce heat to low. Add the diced tomatoes with green chiles and the cubed processed cheese. Stir often until the cheese is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
- If the dip is thicker than you like, stir in the milk a splash at a time until it reaches your preferred consistency.
- Transfer to a serving bowl (or keep warm in a small slow cooker). Garnish with chopped cilantro or jalapeños if desired and serve warm with tortilla chips or veggies.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingsCalories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 12gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 900mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6g
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