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Beef Queso Dip

Beef Queso Dip

Creamy beef queso dip made with seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, and zesty tomatoes with green chilies. Perfect for game day, parties, or an easy dinner-style dip.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • salt and black pepper, to taste
  • fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • tortilla chips, for serving

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • wooden spoon
  • measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into crumbles. Cook until fully browned, then drain excess grease.
  2. Add diced onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic, taco seasoning, and cumin; cook until fragrant.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add cream cheese and stir constantly until melted and smooth.
  4. Gradually stir in cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses until fully melted and creamy.
  5. Pour in milk and stir until the queso reaches your desired consistency.
  6. Fold in drained tomatoes with green chilies. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve warm with tortilla chips.

Notes

Keep heat low when melting cheese to prevent a grainy texture. This dip thickens as it cools—stir in warm milk to loosen before serving.