Beef Queso Dip Chips (Printer-friendly)
Savory blend of ground beef, cheeses, and peppers served with tortilla chips for every occasion.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Beef Queso Dip
01 - 1 lb ground beef
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
04 - 1 small green bell pepper, diced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional, for heat)
07 - 1 tsp ground cumin
08 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
09 - ½ tsp chili powder
10 - ½ tsp salt
11 - ¼ tsp black pepper
12 - 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
13 - 12 oz processed cheese (such as Velveeta), cubed
14 - 1 cup whole milk
15 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
16 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
→ For Serving
17 - 8 oz tortilla chips
# How to Prepare:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5–6 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
02 - Add onion, green bell pepper, jalapeño (if using), and garlic to the skillet. Sauté until vegetables are soft, about 4 minutes.
03 - Stir in cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add diced tomatoes with green chilies. Stir to combine and cook for 2 minutes.
05 - Reduce heat to low. Add processed cheese cubes and milk, stirring constantly until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth, about 5–7 minutes.
06 - Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and chopped cilantro. Mix until cheese is fully melted and dip is creamy.
07 - Transfer queso dip to a serving bowl. Garnish with extra cilantro. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This is the kind of dip that disappears before halftime even starts
- The processed cheese might feel retro but its what restaurant style queso gets that perfectly smooth velvety texture from
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- Keep the heat on low once you start adding cheese or you will end up with a greasy separated mess
- The dip thickens as it sits so have that extra splash of milk ready
03 -
- Grate your own cheddar instead of buying pre shredded cheese which has anti caking agents that can make the dip grainy
- Room temperature ingredients incorporate more smoothly than cold ones