Beef Queso Dip - Damn Delicious (2024)

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Beef Queso Dip Ingredients Instructions Notes Did you make this recipe? Post navigation Want to Save this Recipe for Later? Leave a Reply 77 comments Lizzie Gutierrez — June 12, 2023 @ 3:43 PM Reply Best beef recipe ever!! Always a party pleaser. Have people asking me all the time for the recipe. Carey — February 13, 2023 @ 8:57 AM Reply Outstanding! Made a double batch for a Super Bowl party yesterday and it was a huge hit! The only dish entirely eaten out of many! Thanks for the great recipe! Drake — October 8, 2022 @ 7:32 AM Reply I make it all the time for the family. Nobody doesn’t love it! Destinee — October 8, 2022 @ 7:34 AM Reply I just go and get the canned original diced tomatoes and green chiles, and add green onions instead of cilantro leaves, also I add more shredded cheeses, it’s so freakin good! Kelly — September 11, 2022 @ 8:18 AM Reply This was SO delicious and all of my friends could not get enough. I browned the meat as directed then just put everything into a crock pot and it worked out great. I will definitely be making this recipe again! Amber Head — June 27, 2022 @ 8:39 AM Reply I loved this recipe! The flavors were great. But, I had a consistency issue w/ the dip. It came out too thick. I did drain the green chiles and diced tomatoes before adding them in. I also might have added too much ground beef to the dip (I’m not sure if this would have altered the texture?) . Do you have any suggestions or recommendations? Thanks. MrM — January 30, 2022 @ 12:17 PM Reply Very good. I used fatty wagyu beef and did not drain. I sliced one jalapeno and cooked with the beef. Added all the other ingredients to the fatty cooked beef. Used some shredded cheddar jack, few slices of havarti, and half a loaf of walmart’s generic Velveeta. Didn’t have any canned chilis, used homemade pickled jalapeno slices. Nice and spicy. Didn’t have the notes creole seasons. Used Tony Cha here. Loved it — January 16, 2022 @ 10:10 AM Reply AmazingReminds me of a similar recipe my mom used when us kids were growing up. Perfect for football parties. Laaaarrrryyyyyyyyyyyy — January 8, 2022 @ 11:09 PM Reply I substituted the cilantro leaves for green onions, my goodness this is the most amazing quaso dip I’ve ever had. Thank you for sharing this gift with us. Destinee Barrett — January 8, 2022 @ 11:06 PM Reply My fiance made this dish earlier tonight. Oh my gosh it’s sooooo gooooood! And filling. Thank you for sharing the love, we will be keeping this recipe for a long time. Drake Best — January 8, 2022 @ 11:03 PM Reply I made a mistake with this one, but the mistake turned out to be an eye opener. I did everything as the instructions said, after I drained the beef, instead of separating the beef I just put the cheese and everything else in with it. I was scared like oh man this is gonna be a bust, what a great dish wasted. But no! It turned out immaculate! This recipe got soul to it Lisa Buchmann — December 31, 2021 @ 1:52 PM Reply Amazing dip, it came out perfect! Troy — October 26, 2021 @ 9:22 AM Reply Great Mara King — June 3, 2021 @ 8:40 PM Reply I substituted with grounded chicken, it so damn good:) Haley — April 8, 2020 @ 6:05 AM Reply My absolute favorite queso dip recipie to make Steven Mclendon — March 26, 2020 @ 4:50 PM Reply This is one of the best queso dip recipes I’ve made. I will definitely be making this recipe agian. There should be way more great reviews than there is for this recipe. Diane Brunjes — February 3, 2020 @ 4:38 AM Reply This is the way Queso should taste! So many recipes are just bland, but this is so nicely balanced with flavor! So glad I doubled it for the Super Bowl. This will be my go-to recipe from now on and I’m looking forward to customizing it a bit for hubby and I, just for fun- maybe more green chiles? Add some cayenne for more heat? And when serving a crowd, I’ll make it just the way it’s written to please the most folk. Olga — January 3, 2020 @ 1:50 AM Reply I can’t get my hands on salsa verde. Can you suggest an alternative? Jodi Hartley — February 3, 2019 @ 6:57 PM Reply Made this tonight for the Super Bowl, and it was so yummy! I put it in my small crockpot to keep it warm. Highly recommend! Jana @ Damn Delicious — February 4, 2019 @ 8:33 AM Reply It’s perfect for Game Day! Sarah — January 20, 2019 @ 6:37 AM Reply I’ve been making this recipe for years. It’s a game day and family get together fav. Erin — June 17, 2018 @ 11:23 AM Reply Hi! This looks incredible and I have made tons of your recipes before. I’m trying to make this vegetarian aka just nix the meat. In that scenario, would you suggest eliminating all of the spices that are cooked with the meat? Or do you think that keeping some/all of the spices would still be useful? Jana @ Damn Delicious — June 17, 2018 @ 7:22 PM Reply Hi Erin, that’s really just a preference, but I would suggest keeping all the spices if they sound good to you. Tee — January 31, 2018 @ 9:44 PM Reply Exactly how spicy is this queso? I’m planning to make it this weekend. I’ll be surrounded by spice heads (heat nuts?) who wouldn’t care, but, my spice tolerance is medium at best and I’d love to indulge also. Chungah — February 2, 2018 @ 5:19 AM Reply I would say it packs a little bit of heat – probably ranks around a 2 out of 10 on the spice scale. Hope that helps! Rachel — July 1, 2017 @ 6:41 AM Reply I LOVE this recipe. Any suggestions you can give on keeping it warm for a 4th of July celebration? Thanks! Chungah — July 3, 2017 @ 4:53 AM Reply You can try using a crockpot. Mrs. Bolton — May 1, 2017 @ 2:37 PM Reply Hello, I would like to make this for tomorrows gathering and was wondering if it can be made the night before and reheated to save time? If it’s made the night before, will it be difficult (harden as cheese normally does) to reheat and serve the next day? Chungah — May 2, 2017 @ 5:56 AM Reply Yes, but you can always add a little bit of milk to thin it out as needed. Michael James — November 16, 2016 @ 12:42 PM Reply I would like to get some recipes. APRIL — December 31, 2015 @ 1:59 PM Reply Nicely done. I love the addition of real jack cheese. But it is a bit more thicker than I expected. Any ideas to thin it out? Chungah — January 1, 2016 @ 7:05 AM Reply Milk would be a great addition to thin it out as needed until the desired consistency is reached. Allyson — January 30, 2020 @ 8:30 PM Reply I would thin it out with beer or ale Martha Ann — August 9, 2015 @ 12:29 PM Reply I had to double the recipe. NOTHING left over to reheat. oMG! Hamae — July 13, 2015 @ 7:04 AM Reply And the velveeta, any alternatives? Thanks again 🙂 Chungah — July 13, 2015 @ 5:42 PM Reply Unfortunately, without further recipe testing, I cannot advise appropriate substitutes that will not alter the overall taste/texture of the dish. Using a substitution(s) may also result in a mediocre outcome but if substitutions must be made, please use your best judgment. Hamae — July 13, 2015 @ 7:02 AM Reply Hi, i live in Asia. Could the ccreole seasoning and salsa verde be removed/replaced with other ingredients? Thanks! Connie North — July 3, 2015 @ 8:27 PM Reply I did not mean to say beef; I meant queso and it is delicious!!!!! Thank You!////Connie Connie North — July 3, 2015 @ 7:32 PM Reply My grandson, Mason, and my husband, Steve, could not get enough of this beef. Thanks again! Tanisha — May 7, 2015 @ 2:07 PM Reply I would like to make this for about 30 people, is it possible for you to give me the recipe for that. Chungah — May 7, 2015 @ 2:08 PM Reply Tanisha, this recipe yields about 6 servings so you can multiple everything by 5 to serve 30. Tanisha — May 7, 2015 @ 2:37 PM Reply okay thanks so much. BTW so are you saying use the same measurements but 5 times? Chungah — May 7, 2015 @ 2:47 PM Reply That’s exactly right – if you want to serve 30, then it’s best to see how much a recipe yields and to multiple from there. Now logistically, it may not work to multiple a recipe by 5 times – it may make more sense to create the recipe in 2 big batches. But without further recipe testing, I cannot say with certainty. Please use your best judgment. Maggie — December 28, 2014 @ 8:28 PM Reply I made this for my family’s Christmas Eve party and it was a hit! I should have doubled the recipe because everyone ate it up so fast. A few people mentioned the fresh cilantro really made it good. We also made it the next day for our smaller family get-together and did half ground beef, half sausage. Also good. Definitely saving this recipe! Gina — August 30, 2014 @ 8:29 AM Reply This looks so yummy! I have a football draft party tomorrow. Could this be made in a crock pot? I’d like to have it be warm/hot when served and don’t want to fuss with reheating.Thanks! Chungah — August 30, 2014 @ 10:10 AM Reply The football draft party sounds like so much fun! As for the crockpot warming method – I actually can’t answer this with certainty as I have never tried it myself. I recommend using your best judgement for reheating/serving. Minnie — August 22, 2014 @ 5:14 PM Reply I had a question for you. I notice sometimes you used canned green chiles and other times you use fresh jalapeños. Is there a particular reason why you chose one over the other? Is it based on the recipes at all? Chungah — August 22, 2014 @ 5:41 PM Reply Yes, there is a particular reason why I choose one over the other – it depends on each recipe specifically and what is easiest/most flavorful to use for each particular dish. Kay — July 29, 2014 @ 1:37 PM Reply What could you replace the tomatoes with. I’m allergic to tomatoes. Could I use tomitioes Chungah — July 29, 2014 @ 4:24 PM Reply There really is no good substitute as it provides liquid and texture for the dip. Pingback: Summary Sunday: It’s more than just fireworks | We Are All a Story Waiting to be Written Julia @Vikalinka — December 13, 2013 @ 10:21 AM Reply This looks so amazing! I wish I could find a good substitute for Velveeta in England! Any ideas? sandy pasternak — November 16, 2013 @ 6:06 PM Reply could you use taco seasoning instead of Emerils E. ?? Chung-Ah — November 16, 2013 @ 6:15 PM Reply You can but the flavors of the dish can significantly change. Sommer@ASP — November 12, 2013 @ 4:38 PM Reply Holy heck, that looks amazing! This is happening at our next party…. Nutmeg Nanny — November 8, 2013 @ 6:45 PM Reply This dip is mouthwatering, I have a feeling it won’t last too long in my house 😉 Alison — November 7, 2013 @ 8:35 AM Reply Do you drain the canned diced tomatoes and chilis before adding them? Or should you ad some of the canning liquid too? This looks soooo good!! Chung-Ah — November 7, 2013 @ 10:21 AM Reply I left all the canning liquid as is. It’ll balance out the heavy, dense cheesiness when your stir it in. Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain — November 6, 2013 @ 12:05 PM Reply I would gladly take a dip in this dip! QUESO FOR LIFE! Chung-Ah — November 6, 2013 @ 3:50 PM Reply We just need to throw in some tots man! Cate @ Chez CateyLou — November 5, 2013 @ 4:58 PM Reply You can never have enough gameday recipes! Especially if cheese is involved! I need to make this for my husband – he would go crazy for it! Min — November 5, 2013 @ 4:18 PM Reply Tim would LOVE this! And no, I’m not getting sick of all your delicious game day eats so keep them coming, Chung-Ah ssi ^_^ Hobson Lopes — November 5, 2013 @ 11:05 AM Reply This looks amazing! Great job with the pictures! Laura (Tutti Dolci) — November 5, 2013 @ 10:36 AM Reply This dip is perfect for game day, please pass the chips! Kenyatta — November 5, 2013 @ 8:07 AM Reply I have been waiting for you post this recipe! Im so excited and can’t wait to make it! Thanks! Belinda @themoonblushbaker — November 5, 2013 @ 7:19 AM Reply I am in love. beef, cheese and in a dip?! pass me a packet of chips and I set for a night in!lovely pictures! Karly — November 5, 2013 @ 7:17 AM Reply I will never get sick of your game day recipes. Never ever. Courtney @ Neighborfood — November 5, 2013 @ 7:03 AM Reply Velveeta is one of my processed food weaknesses. It’s just sooooooo creamy. I could destroy a bowl of this on game day! Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction — November 5, 2013 @ 6:55 AM Reply Love a good, cheesy dip! Beth @ bethcakes — November 5, 2013 @ 6:21 AM Reply Please keep making these queso recipes! I love them, and I don’t think I will ever get tired of game day recipes. 🙂 Alice // Hip Foodie Mom — November 5, 2013 @ 5:14 AM Reply This queso looks amazing! yum! My husband would eat this entire thing and not share! 🙂 Tieghan — November 5, 2013 @ 5:10 AM Reply YUM!! This is such a delicious dip! Joanne — November 5, 2013 @ 4:56 AM Reply I’m probably going to have to hide this post from the.boy lest he demand I make it immediately!! So perfect for game day! Captain Comptition — November 6, 2013 @ 11:13 AM Reply As a guy I want to send this post to my wife and demand it be made. But then I remember she would tell me to just make it myself, then steal it from me when it was done. No need to wait for game day on this cheesy treat. Chung-Ah — November 6, 2013 @ 3:51 PM Reply I like the way you think! This is too good to save for game day! tanya — November 5, 2013 @ 3:22 AM Reply Cheesy and spicy. Thats all I need in a dip! I could eat that little pot all by myself! Deidre — January 31, 2015 @ 6:22 PM Reply This dip is absolutely delicious and perfect anytime!! FAQs

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An incredibly velvety, meaty queso dip that is completely irresistible – and you can make it in just 15 minutes!

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I hope you’re not getting sick of all these game day recipes because I have yet another crowd-pleasing appetizer to share with you all. It’s inspired by the beef enchilada dip I made a couple weeks ago except this one is loaded with even more cheesy, velvety goodness.

With some leftover ground beef, a block of velveeta cheese and some handful pantry ingredients, this dip comes together so quickly in one skillet in just 15 minutes. How easy is that? Just be sure to have an extra bag of tortilla chips ready to go because this dip will be disappearing very quickly among your guests!

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Beef Queso Dip

Yield: 8 servings

Prep: 10 minutes minutes

Cook: 10 minutes minutes

Total: 20 minutes minutes

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An incredibly velvety, meaty queso dip that is completely irresistible, and you can make it in just 15 minutes!

5 stars (18 ratings)

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 ounces ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon Emeril's Essence Creole Seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 8 ounces VELVEETA®, cubed
  • ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • ½ cup canned diced tomatoes
  • ¼ cup canned chopped green chiles
  • ¼ cup salsa verde
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium high heat. Add ground beef, Emeril's Essence, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper, to taste. Cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks; drain excess fat and transfer to a plate.

  • Add VELVEETA® to the saucepan, stirring until melted. Stir in Monterey Jack cheese, diced tomatoes, green chiles and salsa verde until well combined.

  • Stir in ground beef and cilantro until heated through, about 1-2 minutes.

  • Serve immediately.

Notes

To reheat, place in microwave and stir in 30-second intervals. Add milk as necessary until desired consistency is reached.

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  1. Lizzie Gutierrez June 12, 2023 @ 3:43 PM Reply

    Best beef recipe ever!! Always a party pleaser. Have people asking me all the time for the recipe.

  2. Carey February 13, 2023 @ 8:57 AM Reply

    Outstanding! Made a double batch for a Super Bowl party yesterday and it was a huge hit! The only dish entirely eaten out of many! Thanks for the great recipe!

  3. Drake October 8, 2022 @ 7:32 AM Reply

    I make it all the time for the family. Nobody doesn’t love it!

    • Destinee October 8, 2022 @ 7:34 AM Reply

      I just go and get the canned original diced tomatoes and green chiles, and add green onions instead of cilantro leaves, also I add more shredded cheeses, it’s so freakin good!

  4. Kelly September 11, 2022 @ 8:18 AM Reply

    This was SO delicious and all of my friends could not get enough. I browned the meat as directed then just put everything into a crock pot and it worked out great. I will definitely be making this recipe again!

  5. Amber Head June 27, 2022 @ 8:39 AM Reply

    I loved this recipe! The flavors were great. But, I had a consistency issue w/ the dip. It came out too thick. I did drain the green chiles and diced tomatoes before adding them in. I also might have added too much ground beef to the dip (I’m not sure if this would have altered the texture?) . Do you have any suggestions or recommendations? Thanks.

  6. MrM January 30, 2022 @ 12:17 PM Reply

    Very good. I used fatty wagyu beef and did not drain. I sliced one jalapeno and cooked with the beef. Added all the other ingredients to the fatty cooked beef. Used some shredded cheddar jack, few slices of havarti, and half a loaf of walmart’s generic Velveeta. Didn’t have any canned chilis, used homemade pickled jalapeno slices. Nice and spicy. Didn’t have the notes creole seasons. Used Tony Cha here.

  7. Amazing

    Reminds me of a similar recipe my mom used when us kids were growing up. Perfect for football parties.

  8. Laaaarrrryyyyyyyyyyyy January 8, 2022 @ 11:09 PM Reply

    I substituted the cilantro leaves for green onions, my goodness this is the most amazing quaso dip I’ve ever had. Thank you for sharing this gift with us.

  9. Destinee Barrett January 8, 2022 @ 11:06 PM Reply

    My fiance made this dish earlier tonight. Oh my gosh it’s sooooo gooooood! And filling. Thank you for sharing the love, we will be keeping this recipe for a long time.

  10. Drake Best January 8, 2022 @ 11:03 PM Reply

    I made a mistake with this one, but the mistake turned out to be an eye opener. I did everything as the instructions said, after I drained the beef, instead of separating the beef I just put the cheese and everything else in with it. I was scared like oh man this is gonna be a bust, what a great dish wasted. But no! It turned out immaculate! This recipe got soul to it

  11. Lisa Buchmann December 31, 2021 @ 1:52 PM Reply

    Amazing dip, it came out perfect!

  12. Troy October 26, 2021 @ 9:22 AM Reply

    Great

  13. Mara King June 3, 2021 @ 8:40 PM Reply

    I substituted with grounded chicken, it so damn good:)

  14. Haley April 8, 2020 @ 6:05 AM Reply

    My absolute favorite queso dip recipie to make

  15. Steven Mclendon March 26, 2020 @ 4:50 PM Reply

    This is one of the best queso dip recipes I’ve made. I will definitely be making this recipe agian. There should be way more great reviews than there is for this recipe.

  16. Diane Brunjes February 3, 2020 @ 4:38 AM Reply

    This is the way Queso should taste! So many recipes are just bland, but this is so nicely balanced with flavor! So glad I doubled it for the Super Bowl. This will be my go-to recipe from now on and I’m looking forward to customizing it a bit for hubby and I, just for fun- maybe more green chiles? Add some cayenne for more heat? And when serving a crowd, I’ll make it just the way it’s written to please the most folk.

  17. Olga January 3, 2020 @ 1:50 AM Reply

    I can’t get my hands on salsa verde. Can you suggest an alternative?

  18. Jodi Hartley February 3, 2019 @ 6:57 PM Reply

    Made this tonight for the Super Bowl, and it was so yummy! I put it in my small crockpot to keep it warm. Highly recommend!

  19. Sarah January 20, 2019 @ 6:37 AM Reply

    I’ve been making this recipe for years. It’s a game day and family get together fav.

  20. Erin June 17, 2018 @ 11:23 AM Reply

    Hi! This looks incredible and I have made tons of your recipes before. I’m trying to make this vegetarian aka just nix the meat. In that scenario, would you suggest eliminating all of the spices that are cooked with the meat? Or do you think that keeping some/all of the spices would still be useful?

    • Jana @ Damn Delicious June 17, 2018 @ 7:22 PM Reply

      Hi Erin, that’s really just a preference, but I would suggest keeping all the spices if they sound good to you.

  21. Tee January 31, 2018 @ 9:44 PM Reply

    Exactly how spicy is this queso? I’m planning to make it this weekend. I’ll be surrounded by spice heads (heat nuts?) who wouldn’t care, but, my spice tolerance is medium at best and I’d love to indulge also.

    • Chungah February 2, 2018 @ 5:19 AM Reply

      I would say it packs a little bit of heat – probably ranks around a 2 out of 10 on the spice scale. Hope that helps!

  22. Rachel July 1, 2017 @ 6:41 AM Reply

    I LOVE this recipe. Any suggestions you can give on keeping it warm for a 4th of July celebration? Thanks!

    • Chungah July 3, 2017 @ 4:53 AM Reply

      You can try using a crockpot.

  23. Mrs. Bolton May 1, 2017 @ 2:37 PM Reply

    Hello, I would like to make this for tomorrows gathering and was wondering if it can be made the night before and reheated to save time? If it’s made the night before, will it be difficult (harden as cheese normally does) to reheat and serve the next day?

  24. Michael James November 16, 2016 @ 12:42 PM Reply

    I would like to get some recipes.

  25. APRIL December 31, 2015 @ 1:59 PM Reply

    Nicely done. I love the addition of real jack cheese. But it is a bit more thicker than I expected. Any ideas to thin it out?

    • Chungah January 1, 2016 @ 7:05 AM Reply

      Milk would be a great addition to thin it out as needed until the desired consistency is reached.

    • Allyson January 30, 2020 @ 8:30 PM Reply

      I would thin it out with beer or ale

  26. Martha Ann August 9, 2015 @ 12:29 PM Reply

    I had to double the recipe. NOTHING left over to reheat. oMG!

  27. Hamae July 13, 2015 @ 7:04 AM Reply

    And the velveeta, any alternatives? Thanks again 🙂

    • Chungah July 13, 2015 @ 5:42 PM Reply

      Unfortunately, without further recipe testing, I cannot advise appropriate substitutes that will not alter the overall taste/texture of the dish. Using a substitution(s) may also result in a mediocre outcome but if substitutions must be made, please use your best judgment.

  28. Hamae July 13, 2015 @ 7:02 AM Reply

    Hi, i live in Asia. Could the ccreole seasoning and salsa verde be removed/replaced with other ingredients? Thanks!

  29. Connie North July 3, 2015 @ 8:27 PM Reply

    I did not mean to say beef; I meant queso and it is delicious!!!!! Thank You!////Connie

  30. Connie North July 3, 2015 @ 7:32 PM Reply

    My grandson, Mason, and my husband, Steve, could not get enough of this beef. Thanks again!

  31. Tanisha May 7, 2015 @ 2:07 PM Reply

    I would like to make this for about 30 people, is it possible for you to give me the recipe for that.

    • Chungah May 7, 2015 @ 2:08 PM Reply

      Tanisha, this recipe yields about 6 servings so you can multiple everything by 5 to serve 30.

      • Tanisha May 7, 2015 @ 2:37 PM Reply

        okay thanks so much. BTW so are you saying use the same measurements but 5 times?

        • Chungah May 7, 2015 @ 2:47 PM Reply

          That’s exactly right – if you want to serve 30, then it’s best to see how much a recipe yields and to multiple from there. Now logistically, it may not work to multiple a recipe by 5 times – it may make more sense to create the recipe in 2 big batches. But without further recipe testing, I cannot say with certainty. Please use your best judgment.

  32. Maggie December 28, 2014 @ 8:28 PM Reply

    I made this for my family’s Christmas Eve party and it was a hit! I should have doubled the recipe because everyone ate it up so fast. A few people mentioned the fresh cilantro really made it good. We also made it the next day for our smaller family get-together and did half ground beef, half sausage. Also good. Definitely saving this recipe!

  33. Gina August 30, 2014 @ 8:29 AM Reply

    This looks so yummy! I have a football draft party tomorrow. Could this be made in a crock pot? I’d like to have it be warm/hot when served and don’t want to fuss with reheating.
    Thanks!

    • Chungah August 30, 2014 @ 10:10 AM Reply

      The football draft party sounds like so much fun! As for the crockpot warming method – I actually can’t answer this with certainty as I have never tried it myself. I recommend using your best judgement for reheating/serving.

  34. Minnie August 22, 2014 @ 5:14 PM Reply

    I had a question for you. I notice sometimes you used canned green chiles and other times you use fresh jalapeños. Is there a particular reason why you chose one over the other? Is it based on the recipes at all?

    • Chungah August 22, 2014 @ 5:41 PM Reply

      Yes, there is a particular reason why I choose one over the other – it depends on each recipe specifically and what is easiest/most flavorful to use for each particular dish.

  35. Kay July 29, 2014 @ 1:37 PM Reply

    What could you replace the tomatoes with. I’m allergic to tomatoes. Could I use tomitioes

    • Chungah July 29, 2014 @ 4:24 PM Reply

      There really is no good substitute as it provides liquid and texture for the dip.

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  37. Julia @Vikalinka December 13, 2013 @ 10:21 AM Reply

    This looks so amazing! I wish I could find a good substitute for Velveeta in England! Any ideas?

  38. sandy pasternak November 16, 2013 @ 6:06 PM Reply

    could you use taco seasoning instead of Emerils E. ??

    • Chung-Ah November 16, 2013 @ 6:15 PM Reply

      You can but the flavors of the dish can significantly change.

  39. Sommer@ASP November 12, 2013 @ 4:38 PM Reply

    Holy heck, that looks amazing! This is happening at our next party….

  40. Nutmeg Nanny November 8, 2013 @ 6:45 PM Reply

    This dip is mouthwatering, I have a feeling it won’t last too long in my house 😉

  41. Alison November 7, 2013 @ 8:35 AM Reply

    Do you drain the canned diced tomatoes and chilis before adding them? Or should you ad some of the canning liquid too? This looks soooo good!!

    • Chung-Ah November 7, 2013 @ 10:21 AM Reply

      I left all the canning liquid as is. It’ll balance out the heavy, dense cheesiness when your stir it in.

  42. Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain November 6, 2013 @ 12:05 PM Reply

    I would gladly take a dip in this dip! QUESO FOR LIFE!

    • Chung-Ah November 6, 2013 @ 3:50 PM Reply

      We just need to throw in some tots man!

  43. Cate @ Chez CateyLou November 5, 2013 @ 4:58 PM Reply

    You can never have enough gameday recipes! Especially if cheese is involved! I need to make this for my husband – he would go crazy for it!

  44. Min November 5, 2013 @ 4:18 PM Reply

    Tim would LOVE this! And no, I’m not getting sick of all your delicious game day eats so keep them coming, Chung-Ah ssi ^_^

  45. Hobson Lopes November 5, 2013 @ 11:05 AM Reply

    This looks amazing! Great job with the pictures!

  46. Laura (Tutti Dolci) November 5, 2013 @ 10:36 AM Reply

    This dip is perfect for game day, please pass the chips!

  47. Kenyatta November 5, 2013 @ 8:07 AM Reply

    I have been waiting for you post this recipe! Im so excited and can’t wait to make it! Thanks!

  48. Belinda @themoonblushbaker November 5, 2013 @ 7:19 AM Reply

    I am in love. beef, cheese and in a dip?! pass me a packet of chips and I set for a night in!
    lovely pictures!

  49. Karly November 5, 2013 @ 7:17 AM Reply

    I will never get sick of your game day recipes. Never ever.

  50. Courtney @ Neighborfood November 5, 2013 @ 7:03 AM Reply

    Velveeta is one of my processed food weaknesses. It’s just sooooooo creamy. I could destroy a bowl of this on game day!

  51. Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction November 5, 2013 @ 6:55 AM Reply

    Love a good, cheesy dip!

  52. Beth @ bethcakes November 5, 2013 @ 6:21 AM Reply

    Please keep making these queso recipes! I love them, and I don’t think I will ever get tired of game day recipes. 🙂

  53. Alice // Hip Foodie Mom November 5, 2013 @ 5:14 AM Reply

    This queso looks amazing! yum! My husband would eat this entire thing and not share! 🙂

  54. Tieghan November 5, 2013 @ 5:10 AM Reply

    YUM!! This is such a delicious dip!

  55. Joanne November 5, 2013 @ 4:56 AM Reply

    I’m probably going to have to hide this post from the.boy lest he demand I make it immediately!! So perfect for game day!

    • Captain Comptition November 6, 2013 @ 11:13 AM Reply

      As a guy I want to send this post to my wife and demand it be made. But then I remember she would tell me to just make it myself, then steal it from me when it was done. No need to wait for game day on this cheesy treat.

      • Chung-Ah November 6, 2013 @ 3:51 PM Reply

        I like the way you think! This is too good to save for game day!

  56. tanya November 5, 2013 @ 3:22 AM Reply

    Cheesy and spicy. Thats all I need in a dip! I could eat that little pot all by myself!

    • Deidre January 31, 2015 @ 6:22 PM Reply

      This dip is absolutely delicious and perfect anytime!!

Beef Queso Dip - Damn Delicious (2024)

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How do you make store bought queso dip better? ›

Here are some quick and delicious ways to help shake up your jar of store-bought queso!
  1. Top your queso with bacon crumbles. ...
  2. Stir in some roasted garlic. ...
  3. Fold in some corn kernels. ...
  4. Mix in some caramelized onions. ...
  5. Make your queso a meal with browned ground beef. ...
  6. Go hearty with added beans. ...
  7. Add a dash or two of smoked paprika.
Jun 1, 2023

Is there a difference between queso and cheese dip? ›

Scanning the internet and the supermarket shelf, we realized that the cheese sauces are divided into two basic categories: Queso Dips, which include some amount of heat, spices, and other flavorings, and Cheese Dips, which are cheese and little else.

Why put evaporated milk in queso? ›

Evaporated milk works best in queso because it doesn't have that excess of water and it can help your dip reach a delicate balance between super thick and too thin. (As in you're not constantly having to alternate between adding more milk and then more cheese.)

What is chorizo dip made of? ›

Ingredients
  • 10 ounces bulk chorizo sausage.
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as Rotel), drained.
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed.
  • 1 (8 ounce) package processed cheese (such as Velveeta), cubed.

How do you melt store bought queso? ›

Simply add milk, microwave, mix, and serve, people will love it.

What to do with jarred queso? ›

7 Things to Do With Queso Besides Make Dip
  1. Looking for something extra delicious to do with your extra queso? ...
  2. Amp Up Your Taco Tuesday. ...
  3. Heat Up Some Chili. ...
  4. Mix Up Some Mac 'n' Cheese. ...
  5. Top Off An At Home Chipotle Bowl. ...
  6. Whip Up Some Skillet Nachos. ...
  7. Pour Over Your Favirite Veggies & Bake.
Dec 29, 2021

What do Mexicans call queso dip? ›

The Mexican cheese dip I know about is queso fundido, which means simply melted cheese. Typically, chopped tomatoes, onions, and chiles are sautéed in a skillet, often with chorizo and sometimes with mushrooms or other vegetables.

What makes queso taste like queso? ›

Whether it's orange or white, queso can contain green chiles or jalapenos or both, and it may be spiced with a dash of cumin or chili powder. Some even add meat to queso, like ground beef or spicy sausage.

Why is Mexican queso so good? ›

Creamy Texture: The melted cheese and dairy components in queso give it a creamy, smooth texture that can be very satisfying to dip tortilla chips, vegetables, or even bread into.

How to thicken queso dip? ›

Making a slurry with cornstarch and cold milk is how you will thicken your queso. A traditional slurry is a 1:1 liquid to cornstarch ratio, but for our queso purposes I used 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of milk.

What does evaporated milk do in dip? ›

Evaporated milk helps to keep this dip extra creamy as it's thicker than other dairy products thanks to its lower water content. Another incentive to use evaporated milk is that it helps prevent the dip from congealing-- especially when combined with cornstarch.

How do you keep queso from getting thick? ›

For dips, you'll want to use a tablespoon of cornstarch per pound of cheese, then add at least five ounces of evaporated milk. After that, you can use more evaporated milk to thin out your dip as much as you need.

What is authentic Mexican chorizo made of? ›

Mexican chorizo is almost always made from fresh, raw pork. Additional pork fat, herbs, spices chile peppers and vinegar are added to the meat. Once the ingredients are mixed together, they are inserted into short links of edible or inedible casing.

What cheese tastes good with chorizo? ›

Seriously Sharp's bold flavor and texture is a perfect match for the spicy, smoky taste of chorizo. Place chunks of Seriously Sharp Cheddar Cheese, diced chorizo, and green olives on small skewers for a fun, festive, and flavorful appetizer.

Why is chorizo so tasty? ›

It's Spicy

Mexican chorizo is typically seasoned with vinegar and chile peppers, while Spanish chorizo is made with garlic and pimentón (Spanish smoked paprika, either sweet or hot), which gives it its deep brick-red color and smoky flavor.

How do you make bland queso better? ›

Whether you opt for homemade cheese sauce or a block of Velveeta, Serious Eats recommends mixing in some additional ingredients to take your queso up a notch. Add meats such as bacon or chorizo to give your queso some savory depth or some sauteed vegetables for a chunkier, hearty texture.

Do you heat up store bought queso? ›

Microwave Method

Transfer the queso to a microwave-safe bowl. Heat it on medium power in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until it's evenly warmed and has a smooth consistency.

How do I fix my queso? ›

Vigorously whisk in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or a little cream to detangle protein molecules and eliminate the clumps. There's no guarantee this fix will remove the curdling, but it's worth a try, good luck!

How to improve cheese sauce? ›

I keep a little container of Accent just for sauces and gravies and the like... just a teaspoon or two really makes a difference. Sub whole milk for at least part of the cream. Cream is heavy and mutes the flavor of cheese. Add a dash of garlic powder, dry mustard, and smoked paprika to the roux while it cooks.

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