Cheesy Beef Queso Dip
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
224 kcal
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Course
Appetizer, Condiments, Snacks
Cheesy Beef Queso Dip
Description
Cheesy Beef Queso Dip starts with browning lean ground beef and onions until fully cooked, then draining excess fat. Processed cheese loaf and salsa are added to the pan along with cumin and chili powder, and the mixture is gently melted and stirred until smooth. Shredded Mexican cheese blend is incorporated to enrich the flavor and texture. Adding a small amount of milk can thin the dip to preferred consistency.
The dip is served warm with oven-prepared taquitos for dipping, making it a filling appetizer or snack. The combination of ground beef and cheese with the tomato-spice salsa adds familiar Tex-Mex taste layers. The cheese melt creates a creamy and thick texture suited for scooping with taquitos.
Leftover dip can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in a microwave until warmed through before serving again to maintain the creaminess and texture.
Ingredients
- ½ pound ground beef lean
- ½ medium onion chopped
- 1 pound processed cheese loaf cubed
- ¾ cup salsa
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup Mexican cheese blend shredded
- 1-2 tablespoons milk optional
- Taquitos optional for servnig
Instructions
- Cook Taquitos in the oven according to package directions.
- In a large pan, brown ground beef & onion until no pink remains. Drain.
- Add processed cheese, salsa, cumin & chili powder and reduce temperature to low. Stir until smooth and melted.
- Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese and milk (optional).
- Serve warm with taquitos for dipping.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat gently on stovetop or microwave to preserve creamy texture.
- Serve warm with taquitos or similar dippers for best experience.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 224 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 224 | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 782mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 155mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 555IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 470mg | 47% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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