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    Ground Beef Queso Dip

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    Our homemade Ground Beef Queso Dip takes just 15 minutes and makes a melty, meaty shareable snack that’s sure to be the dish your party guests gather around.

    A chip takes a dip of ground beef queso out of a bowl.

    Table of Contents

    • It's Not a Party Without Dip
    • Why You’ll Love this Queso Dip with Ground Beef
    • Key Ingredients for Ground Beef Queso Dip
    • How to Make Ground Beef Queso Dip
    • Gather Round the Queso Dip
    • Ground Beef Queso Dip
      • Ingredients 1x2x3x
      • Instructions
      • Notes
      • Equipment
      • Nutrition
    • More Great Game Day Snacks

    It's Not a Party Without Dip

    Whether you’re pouring out a bag of scoops, or making your own Air Fryer Tortilla Chips, a party just isn’t complete without some chips and dip.

    When you ask your guests to volunteer to bring something, we all have that friend who pounces on the chips and dip so they can phone it in with a (not even family-sized) bag of budget corn chips and a jar of sub-par salsa.

    We here at Ground Beef Recipes believe that the dip course is a crucial opportunity to set the tone for your party. It’s why we dote on our Layered Taco Dip with Meat, why we savor a sizzlin Skillet Bread Spinach Artichoke Dip, we’re dazzled by a Hot Peppadew Crab Dip, and are always a sucker for a classic Knorr Spinach Dip recipe in a bread bowl.

    So that’s why when it comes to QUESO dip, only the best will do.

    Melty ground beef queso dip in a skillet.

    Why You’ll Love this Queso Dip with Ground Beef

    This beef queso dip has it all:

    • It’s delicious. This recipe packs all the zesty Mexican flavors you love into one scoopable spoonful.
    • It’s the right texture. Despite containing plenty of perfectly seasoned ground beef, this queso dip stays melty, cheesy, dippable and chip-able. Not like that runny gluey jarred stuff.
    • It takes just 15 minutes to make from scratch! Name me another hot party side that can make that claim? I’ll wait…
    A bowl of ground beef queso dip topped with fresh parsley.

    Key Ingredients for Ground Beef Queso Dip

    • Real Cheese - No Velveeta here folks. Sure it melts nice, but we’re using a blend of shredded sharp cheddar and spicy hatch chile cheeses (or pepper jack if that’s not available). It’s a combo that those plastic government-issued orange blocks just can’t compete with.
    • Ground Beef - Turns this appetizer into a borderline meal. Sure you could just brown any old hamburger, but to make this dip POP, we let it get just a bit crispy on the edges before adding the
    • Homemade Taco Seasoning - Gives the meat that classic blend of smoky & spicy flavor. It's the secret to our Easy Ground Beef Tacos.
    • Tomatoes and Green Chilies - This canned ingredient really adds texture and dimension WITHOUT requiring washing and chopping. This is the key to keeping this beef queso dip recipe quick.
    • Dairy - We use milk AND evaporated milk to make this queso a creamy, chip-coating masterpiece. Plus we add milk to breathe second life into any leftovers.

    How to Make Ground Beef Queso Dip

    1. Coat shredded cheeses with cornstarch.
    2. Brown some ground beef by following our easy How To Cook Ground Beef video below.
    3. Season ground beef with taco seasonings.
    4. Add tomatoes and chilies, evaporated milk, and cheese blend. Cook until melted and thickened.
    5. Adjust texture as desired by adding milk, and serve warm. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with multi-colored corn tortilla chips for added color.

    Gather Round the Queso Dip

    With this meaty queso dip anchoring your snack table, you'll have a harder time getting your guests to stop congregating around the food, than you will actually preparing the food in the first place.

    A hand dips a tortilla chip into a bowl of queso dip with meat.

    This ground beef queso dip is perfect for cookouts, potlucks, family gatherings, and especially game day parties. Make a double or triple batch, and you'll have enough that you could serve it in a covered crock pot (on warm setting).

    A chip scoops some ground beef queso dip out of a bowl.

    Ground Beef Queso Dip

    This homemade Queso Dip with meat is the perfect 15 min party recipe. We combine seasoned ground beef, 2 kinds of melty cheese and 1 can of zesty veggies for a sensational shareable dip.
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    Prep Time: 5 mins
    Cook Time: 10 mins
    Total Time: 15 mins
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 357kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
    • 1 cup shredded pepper jack or hatch chile cheese
    • 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
    • 1 teaspoon olive oil
    • 1 pound ground beef
    • 2 Tablespoons taco seasoning
    • 1 can diced tomatoes and green chilies (with their juices)
    • 13 oz evaporated milk
    • 2-3 Tablespoons milk (2% or whole, plus more for leftovers)

    Instructions

    • Place cheese and cornstarch in a bowl and toss to coat.
    • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the ground beef and spread it evenly over the surface. Cook undisturbed for several minutes or until the bottom has developed a brown crust. Flip, and continue to cook until all sides are well browned, about 7-8 minutes total. Drain excessive fat or sop up carefully with a paper towel and discard. Season with taco seasoning and stir well to cover.
    • Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, then add the evaporated milk and cheeses. Lower the heat to medium low and continue to cook until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes.
    • Add a few tablespoons of milk to thin the sauce to your desired consistency. Sauce will thicken quite a bit as it cools, so I lean toward the thinner side.
    • Serve warm.

    Notes

    Store in the refrigerator, then reheat in the microwave as needed, adding additional milk to thin if needed.
    Use freshly shredded cheese for better results, or largest shreds available if buying bagged shredded cheese.

    Equipment

    large mixing bowl
    large nonstick skillet
    wooden spoon
    measuring spoons
    Course Appetizer, Side Dish
    Cuisine Mexican
    Keyword beef nacho dip, ground beef queso dip, nacho dip with ground beef, queso dip with meat, queso with ground beef

    Nutrition

    Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 362mg | Potassium: 326mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 496IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 390mg | Iron: 1mg

    More Great Game Day Snacks

    If you like this beefy queso dip, you'll probably love our Ground Beef Quesadillas, Air Fryer Ground Beef Taquitos, or these easy skillet Ground Beef Nachos.

    Either of these Ground Beef Mexican favorites would be right at home in your tailgating lineup next to some Crock Pot BBQ Meatballs, these Gluten Free Soft Pretzel Bites, Meat Candy, or Puff Pastry Pigs in a Blanket.

    For some other sweet game day treats, don't miss our Puppy Chow, Chocolate Covered Pretzels, or Homemade Seasoned Popcorn.

    More Mexican Ground Beef Recipes

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    • Ground Beef and Sweet Potatoes Skillet
    • Ground Beef Quesadillas

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