Description
Spicy Ground Beef Queso Dip brings Mexican-inspired comfort straight to your appetizer table, blending melted cheese and seasoned beef in one irresistible bowl. Creamy, zesty flavors merge perfectly, inviting guests to scoop up deliciousness with crisp tortilla chips.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 16.32 ounces (462 grams) Velveeta cheese
- 5.2 ounces (147 grams) Boursin cheese (or cream cheese)
Spices and Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons cumin
- 1.5 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1.5 tablespoons onion powder
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons oregano
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons sugar
Vegetables and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1 jalapeno, diced (optional)
- 3 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Serving:
- Tortilla chips
- Cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Fire up the oven to a toasty 375°F, preparing a warm environment for the queso’s transformation.
- Select a cast-iron skillet and nestle the ground beef inside, breaking down the meat into delicate crumbles over medium heat.
- Midway through cooking, introduce a medley of seasonings, awakening the beef with aromatic complexity.
- Once the meat reaches complete doneness, splash in soy sauce and a hint of sugar, allowing the flavors to intermingle and intensify.
- Without changing vessels, cascade Velveeta, Boursin, diced onion, minced garlic, chopped tomato, and fiery jalapeño into the skillet.
- Sprinkle cumin, paprika, and oregano across the mixture, creating a vibrant flavor landscape.
- Slide the entire skillet into the preheated oven, letting the ingredients meld and bubble for 30-35 minutes.
- Extract the skillet and stir thoroughly, ensuring every ingredient is harmoniously combined.
- Brighten the dip with a zesty lime juice squeeze, cutting through the richness.
- Crown the queso with fresh cilantro, transforming it into a visually stunning appetizer.
- Serve alongside crisp tortilla chips, inviting guests to dive into this molten, flavor-packed creation.
Notes
- Optimize ground beef’s flavor by ensuring it’s browned properly with crispy edges for deeper taste complexity.
- Choose lean ground beef (90/10) to reduce excess grease and create a cleaner, more refined queso texture.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting jalapeño quantity or removing seeds for milder versions suitable for family gatherings.
- Dairy-free adaptation possible by substituting Velveeta with cashew-based cheese alternatives for
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg