Deliciously cheesy and easy Beef Queso Dip is perfect anytime you want a yummy party snack that's full of flavor.
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One of my favorite appetizers to get when we go out to eat is Cheesy Spinach Dip. Unless we're at a Mexican restaurant, in which case, I'm ordering the Queso Dip every time. I love anything that's cheesy!
This recipe is such a crowd pleaser and is great for parties and get togethers. I especially like to make it during football season. Hot dips like this make such a great easy appetizer!
🧂 Ingredients
- olive oil
- lean ground beef
- Mild Taco Seasoning Mix
- yellow onion
- green bell pepper
- jalapenos
- Velvetta cheese
- Monterey Jack cheese shredded
- diced tomatoes with chilies
- salt and pepper
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🔪Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the onions, bell peppers and jalapeno peppers until tender.
- Add the ground beef and increase the heat to high.
- Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the beef and brown, then be sure to drain any excess grease.
- Slowly stir in the cheeses, making sure it is incorporated before adding more.
- When the mixture is smooth and creamy, add the diced tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in the meat mixture until well combined.
- Transfer the queso to a serving dish.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips for dipping.
🥄Equipment
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Here is what you will need to make this Velveeta cheese dip:
- Skillet
- Cutting Board
- Knife
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📖 Variations
The first time you make this recipe, I strongly suggest you follow the recipe instructions as they are written. Afterall, that is how we have tested the recipe. However, the next time you make this homemade queso dip, you might like to adapt the recipe. Here are a few ideas:
- I use mild Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, but if you like more heat, you can choose another version.
- Add ½ cup of rinsed and drained black beans to the queso dip.
- Swap out the shredded Monterrey jack cheese for pepper jack cheese instead for more of a spicy kick.
Serving Suggestions
Add a sprinkle of chopped green onions or fresh cilantro on top if you like. This can be served right in the skillet or transfered to a bowl.
Velvetta queso dip can also be kept on the WARM setting on your crockpot or slow cooker. Just be sure to stir it often so it keeps it's creamy consistency.
I serve my queso with a variety of chips usually. (Although I'd probably eat this off a shoe because it's THAT good!) It's great with crackers and even veggies like carrot or celery sticks.
More Easy Dip Recipes
Here are some more great appetizer recipes you'll love:
- Cream Cheese Salsa Dip
- Layered Taco Dip
- Cheesy Spinach Dip with Garlic Roll Dippers
- Philly Cheesesteak Dip
- Cheesy Bacon Dip
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- Honey Teriyaki Chicken Wings
- Beef and Vegetable Potstickers
- Pull Apart Pizza Bread
- Caprese Skewers with Salami
📋 Beef Queso Dip
Not ready to make this queso dip with meat yet? When you do make it, please come back and comment and leave me a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating below!
Beef Queso Dip
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ lb. lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons Mild Taco Seasoning Mix
- ¼ cup yellow onion diced
- ¼ cup green bell pepper diced
- 2 jalapenos seeds removed and diced fine
- 8 oz Velvetta cubed
- ½ cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
- ½ cup canned diced tomatoes with green chilies drained
- kosher salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the onions, bell pepper, and jalapeno peppers until tender.
- Add the ground beef and increase the heat to high.
- Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the beef and brown, then drain off the grease.
- Slowly stir in the cheeses, making sure it is incorporated before adding more.
- When the mixture is smooth and creamy, add the diced tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in the meat mixture until well combined.
- Transfer the queso to a serving dish.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips for dipping.
Equipment
- Knife
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Don't laugh, but there were my original images for this post. In my defense, it's pretty hard to make a dip like this look appetizing!
Julie says
I don't care for Velveeta either - thanks for sharing this recipe! I'm pinning it!
Julie
Heidi M says
I used a can of diced tomatoes and green chilies but followed the rest of the recipe. I've never made queso with meat before but everyone really liked it with the addition of ground beef. Thanks for the recipe!
Heidi