Description
Mexican-inspired velveeta queso brings creamy, spicy comfort to party tables across America. Melted cheese blends with zesty jalapeños and aromatic spices, creating an irresistible dip you cannot stop sampling.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheeses:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 0.5 cup (120 milliliters) Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
Protein and Vegetables:
- 0.5 pound (227 grams) ground beef
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 0.25 cup (60 milliliters) red onion, finely diced
- 1 (14.5 ounces/411 grams) can Rotel Tomatoes, partially drained
Seasonings and Liquids:
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.75 cup (180 milliliters) Pale Ale (such as Tuckerman Pale Ale)
- 0.25 cup (60 milliliters) fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Sear the ground beef in a spacious, deep skillet over robust heat, methodically breaking it into fine crumbles until thoroughly cooked.
- Eliminate excess fat from the meat, then enhance the beef with aromatic red pepper flakes, salt, and freshly ground pepper.
- Deglaze the skillet with pale ale, allowing the liquid to concentrate and intensify the meat’s flavors for several minutes while stirring intermittently.
- Lower the cooking temperature and introduce cubed Velveeta and shredded Pepper Jack cheese, gently folding until achieving a luxurious, uniform molten consistency.
- Incorporate black beans, diced red onions, and freshly chopped cilantro into the velvety cheese mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Fold in Rotel tomatoes, adjusting the queso’s viscosity by adding tomato liquid if a more fluid texture is desired.
- Simmer the mixture for an additional five minutes, allowing flavors to harmonize and meld together.
- Serve immediately alongside crisp tortilla chips for a decadent appetizer.
Crock Pot Alternative:
- Brown the ground beef completely, draining accumulated grease.
- Transfer seasoned meat to the slow cooker and combine with all remaining ingredients.
- Slow cook on high for two hours or low for four to five hours, stirring periodically to prevent scorching.
- Maintain warm setting for continuous serving and enjoyment.
Notes
- Elevate your queso game with this hearty, flavor-packed recipe that combines ground beef, zesty cheeses, and bold spices.
- Choose a pale ale with robust flavor to enhance the meat’s richness and add depth to the overall taste profile.
- Opt for high-quality Velveeta and Pepper Jack cheese to ensure a smooth, creamy texture that melts perfectly.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes or selecting spicier varieties of Rotel tomatoes.
- Crock Pot method offers convenient, hands-off cooking for busy home cooks or party prep.
- Serve immediately while cheese is hot and stretchy, accompanied by crispy tortilla chips for maximum enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg