Cowboy Queso

5 from 2 votes

Cowboy Queso is a savory appetizer packed with ground beef, taco seasoning, melted Velveeta cheese, and zesty RoTel tomatoes!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Appetizers, Dips

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cowboy queso, velveeta and rotel dip, velveeta hamburger dip

Servings:

Calories: 232kcal

In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until fully browned. (Drain excess fat if necessary.) Add taco seasoning and stir to coat evenly. Add shredded cheddar and cubed Velveeta to the skillet with the seasoned beef.
½ pound ground beef, ½ packet taco seasoning, 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, 16 ounces Velveeta queso blanco, or regular Velveeta
Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir frequently until both cheeses are melted and the mixture is smooth.
Stir in Ro-Tel, smoked paprika, cumin, and chopped cilantro. For the final step, drain and rinse 1 cup canned black beans, then gently stir them into the recipe.
1 (10-ounce) can Ro-tel, diced tomatoes and green chiles, 2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro, diced, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 cup black beans
Mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through. Top with more cilantro and sweet peppers if desired. Serve with tortilla chips and Fritos.
1 Tablespoon fresh cilantro, diced, 3 mini sweet peppers, sliced, tortilla chips and Fritos

- Make Ahead: Allow dip to cool, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days before reheating and serving.
- Refrigeration: Transfer the dip to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Reheating: Reheat in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until heated through. Alternatively, warm the dip in a skillet over low heat, adding a splash of milk if needed to loosen the texture.
- Crockpot: store in a crockpot or slow cooker on low heat to keep warm during parties.
- Freezer: Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months, but keep in mind that reheating may change the texture after it's been frozen. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before heating up in the microwave or on the stovetop.