Cowboy Queso
This Cowboy Queso is a cheesy, meaty dip perfect for gatherings.
Equipment
- large skillet
Ingredients
Meat and Dairy
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®)
- ¾ cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
Vegetables and Seasonings
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 small jalapeno, diced
- 1 small red onion, diced
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
Beverage
- 6 ounces beer substitute with chicken or beef broth if desired
Canned Goods
- 1 15 ounce can seasoned black beans, drained
- 1 10 ounce can mild diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained (such as RO*TEL®)
- 1 2.25 ounce can sliced black olives, drained (optional)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Crumble ground beef into a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes; drain.
- Place drained beef back in the skillet. Add salt, pepper, jalapeno, red onion, and beer. Cook until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add Velveeta and pepper Jack cheese. Cook, stirring, until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
- Add beans, RO*TEL®, and black olives. Cook until hot, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Transfer to serving bowls, garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve.
Notes
Serve in individual cast iron skillets for a cowboy experience, but any serving dish will work.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 459kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 33gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 106mgSodium: 1247mgPotassium: 674mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 392mgIron: 3mg
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