Skillet Beef Queso
Ground beef is added to melted cheese in this spicy, crowd-pleasing, one skillet dip that's sure to be a hit on game day, or any day!
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1-2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 16 ounces Velveeta cubed
- 1 10 oz. can diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 1 cup shredded Monterrey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro plus more for garnish
- Diced fresh tomatoes for garnish (optional)
- Tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, garlic, chili powder, cumin and salt and pepper until beef is no longer pink. Drain grease if necessary and transfer beef to a paper towel lined plate.
- Add the Velveeta and diced tomatoes and green chilies to the skillet and cook until the cheese is melted and smooth. Add the Monterrey Jack cheese and cook and stir until melted.
- Return the beef mixture to the skillet, along with the heavy cream and 1/4 cup cilantro and cook until heated through.
- Top with additional cilantro and chopped tomatoes, if desired, and serve immediately with tortilla chips for dipping.