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A bowl of creamy cheese dip with ground beef and tomatoes topped with fresh cilantro
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Cheesy Rotel Queso Dip

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 285kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef (90/10 blend)
  • 16 oz processed cheese (such as Velveeta), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 10 oz can Rotel Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk (optional for consistency adjustment)

Instructions

  • Place ground beef in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Cook the beef, breaking it into small crumbles with a spatula, until fully browned and no pink remains (approximately 7-9 minutes).
  • Drain the excess rendered fat from the skillet and return the skillet to the stove over low heat.
  • Stir in the chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder to evenly season the meat.
  • Add the cubed processed cheese and the entire undrained can of diced tomatoes and green chilies to the skillet.
  • Cook on low heat, stirring continuously with a silicone spatula, until the cheese is completely melted and the mixture is homogenous.
  • If the viscosity is too high, stir in milk one tablespoon at a time until the desired dipping consistency is achieved.
  • Transfer the dip to a pre-warmed serving bowl or a small slow cooker on the 'warm' setting to prevent solidification.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately with corn tortilla chips.