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Cowboy Queso

Cowboy Queso

Delicious and creamy Cowboy Queso made with ground beef and cheeses, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 459 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 small jalapeno, diced
  • 1 small red onion, diced
  • 6 ounces beer
  • 1 pound processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®)
  • ¾ cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
  • 1 can (15 ounce) seasoned black beans, drained
  • 1 can (10 ounce) mild diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained (such as RO*TEL®)
  • 1 can (2.25 ounce) sliced black olives, drained optional
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Crumble ground beef into a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes; drain.
  • Place drained beef back in the skillet. Add salt, pepper, jalapeno, red onion, and beer. Cook until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low. Add Velveeta and pepper Jack cheese. Cook, stirring, until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
  • Add beans, RO*TEL®, and black olives. Cook until hot, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Transfer to serving bowls, garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 459kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 33gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 106mgSodium: 1247mgPotassium: 674mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 392mgIron: 3mg
Keyword cheese dip, Comfort Food, Cowboy Queso, party food, spicy dip, Tex-Mex
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