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Hearty Cowboy Queso Dip

A loaded cheese dip packed with seasoned ground beef, black beans, and tomatoes. The ultimate game day appetizer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat Base
  • 1 lb ground beef lean
  • 0.5 cup yellow onion diced
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
The Cheesy Mix
  • 16 oz Velveeta cheese cubed
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • 10 oz Rotel (diced tomatoes & green chilies) do not drain
  • 15 oz black beans rinsed and drained
  • 0.25 cup milk optional, for thinning
Garnish
  • 0.25 cup cilantro chopped

Equipment

  • Large Skillet or Dutch Oven
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until beef is browned.
  2. Drain excess grease if necessary. Stir in the taco seasoning.
  3. Reduce heat to low. Add the Rotel (undrained) and rinsed black beans.
  4. Stir in the cubed Velveeta and shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
  5. Cook, stirring constantly, until all cheese is melted and the dip is smooth and hot.
  6. If the dip is too thick, stir in a splash of milk until desired consistency is reached.
  7. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately with tortilla chips.

Notes

Serve directly from the skillet or transfer to a slow cooker on the 'Warm' setting for parties.