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A cast iron skillet filled with melted Cowboy Queso Dip topped with cilantro and surrounded by tortilla chips.
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Cowboy Queso Dip

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 352kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 3/4 cup beer (Pale Ale or IPA)
  • 16 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
  • 1/2 cup Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
  • 10 oz can Ro-Tel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
  • 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup sweet corn kernels
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1 small jalape ño, seeded and finely diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  • In a large skillet or 10-inch cast iron pan over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink, using a spatula to break it into small crumbles.
  • Drain the excess grease from the skillet. Season the beef with kosher salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  • Pour the beer into the skillet. Simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is reduced by approximately half.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the cubed Velveeta and shredded Pepper Jack cheese to the skillet.
  • Stir continuously until the cheese is completely melted and the mixture achieves a smooth, uniform consistency.
  • Incorporate the drained Ro-Tel tomatoes, black beans, corn, red onion, and diced jalapeño into the cheese base.
  • Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are heated through and the flavors are fully integrated.
  • Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro. Serve immediately while warm with tortilla chips.