Easy Beef Queso Dip Recipes

BEEFY QUESO SKILLET DIP

Steps:

• In 10-inch cast-iron or nonstick skillet, cook beef and onions over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain. Decrease heat to medium. Stir in taco seasoning mix, red pepper and chiles. Cook 1 to 2 minutes longer or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat; spread beef mixture into even layer.
• Meanwhile, in large microwavable bowl, mix cheeses and milk. Microwave uncovered on High 4 minutes; stir, then microwave in 30-second intervals until cheese melts and mixture is easily stirred smooth. Pour over beef mixture in skillet. Top with tomato, green onions and cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips.

EASY BEEF QUESO

Steps:

• Heat a large high sided skillet over medium high heat. Add oil and brown the beef until no pink remains, breaking up while browning. Turn off heat and with a slotted spoon, transfer beef to a clean bowl; set aside.
• Set same pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sear until onions are translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in cumin, chili powder, salt, green chilies, fire-roasted tomatoes and reserved ground beef. Simmer 3 to 4 minutes, evaporating liquid from the tomatoes and chiles. When ingredients become dry and begin to brown stir in evaporated milk and bring to a low boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer.
• In a large mixing bowl toss grated cheese with the cornstarch to evenly coat.
• Turn the heat off of pan, stir in the cheese 1 handful at a time, melting completely before stirring in more.
• Stir in sour cream, garnish and serve.

EASY BEEF TACOS

Steps:

• Cook beef in 10-inch skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.
• Stir salsa into beef. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour beef mixture into large serving bowl.
• Heat taco shells as directed on package. Serve taco shells with beef mixture, lettuce, tomato and cheese.

BAKED QUESO DIP WITH GROUND BEEF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Combine ground beef, red onion, and garlic in a skillet and cook over medium-high heat until beef is browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes.
• Drain any excess liquid from the skillet. Season with taco seasoning and mix well.
• Add cooked ground beef, diced tomatoes, Velveeta cheese, cream cheese, Gouda, jalapeno, and cilantro to an oven-safe dish.
• Drizzle some of the half-and-half on top (don't use all of it, save some to adjust for thickness later).
• Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove from oven to stir and adjust thickness with half-and-half as needed. Return to the oven and continue to cook until cheese is bubbly, about 15 more minutes.