Velveeta Queso

This Velveeta Queso recipe is filled with smooth Velveeta cheese, Rotel tomatoes, black beans, beer, beef, and so much more! Otherwise known as Cowboy Queso, this loaded dip is sure to please!

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Servings:

Calories: 352kcal

Author: Stephanie

Ingredients

1/2 lb. ground beef
Salt and pepper, to taste
Pinch of Red Pepper Flakes optional
3/4 cup Pale Ale I use Tuckerman Pale Ale
1/2 cup Pepper Jack cheese shredded
16 oz Velveeta cheese cubed
1 14.5 oz. can Rotel Tomatoes partially drained
1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
1/4 cup red onion finely diced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions

Cook and crumble the ground beef over medium-high heat in a large, high-walled skillet. Drain any grease once cooked through.
Add in the crushed red pepper flakes, salt/pepper, and beer. Let the beer reduce for about 4-5 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium-low. Add in the cheese and let it melt, stirring occasionally.
Once the cheese is melted, stir in the beans, red onions, and cilantro.
Add the tomatoes. You may also add some of the juice if you prefer a thinner consistency.
Let it continue to heat through for about 5 minutes, then serve with Tortilla Chips!

Crock Pot Instructions

Brown the meat and drain the grease, then add all remaining ingredients to the Crock Pot. Heat on high for 2 hours or on low for 4-5 hours.
This is the Crock Pot that I have which allows you to sear meat on the stove top within the crock pot dish which eliminates cleaning an extra pan. It also automatically switches to warm if once the time is up!

Notes

Beer Substitution Options:

Chicken or beef broth make great beer substitutes in this recipe.
Root beer or coke adds interesting flavors in place of beer as well.
Serve this with my Homemade Tortilla Chips for the ultimate appetizer experience!

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