Easy, cheesy beef queso dip is ready to party in 20 minutes with only 5 ingredients.

This easy queso dip recipe is made with seasoned ground beef, Velveeta, and salsa all simmered into a creamy, one-pan delight.

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Dip, Dive, and Devour!

  • Meaty: A queso dip with meat is a must-have for any game-day gathering.
  • Simple ingredients: Three steps make this perfect for last-minute snacking with chips, bread, or veggies.
  • Extras: There’s always room to add more toppings to customize your dip.
  • Make ahead: Prepare in advance and keep refrigerated until ready to reheat.
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Flavor-Packed Fixings

Ground Beef: This recipe is great for using leftover taco meat, shredded chicken, or turkey. If time is short, simply stir a can of chili with meat instead. Or go meatless and stir in a can of drained and rinsed black beans and rice.

Cheese: Velveeta is the best cheese for fast and smooth melting but you can melt cream cheese with shredded cheddar, a Mexican blend, or any combination!

Salsa: Make a homemade salsa and make it as mild or spicy as you want!

Easy Beef Queso Dip with chips

Mix, Match, and Make It Your Own

  • Sneak in some chopped broccoli, kale, or shredded zucchini for a little nutrition (and the kids won’t know)!
  • Sliced olives, jalapenos, green chiles, chopped bell peppers, corn niblets, and pico de gallo will make this a new recipe every time!
  • Try it with chorizo or other spicy sausage for a different take.

How to Make Beef Queso Dip

  1. Brown and drain ground beef.
  2. Stir in taco seasoning and water and simmer.
  3. Add cheese and salsa and stir until smooth and heated through (full recipe below.)

Serve with sturdy dippers.

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Stir and Serve Like a Star!

  • Be sure to chop the ground beef as it cooks for a finer grind that’s easier to scoop up! Fully drain the ground beef to keep the dip from becoming greasy.
  • If adding in extras, be sure they’re cut to smaller sizes so a little bit of everything gets onto every dipper.
  • Make and take in a crock pot so it stays warm! Don’t forget the chips and veggies for dipping and dunking.

Love Your Leftovers

  • Use leftover easy beef queso dip for dipping taquitos or as a spread on burgers, hot dogs, or nachos.
  • Keep leftover dip in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop with a little milk to loosen the cheese sauce.

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Easy Beef Queso Dip

Make this super cheesy and easy beef queso dip recipe in just minutes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Author The Shortcut Kitchen

Equipment

Ingredients  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 (1 ounce packet) taco seasoning about 2 tablespoons
  • cup water
  • 1 pound processed cheese loaf such as Velveeta, cubed
  • 1 cup salsa any variety

Instructions 

  • Brown the ground beef in a medium skillet. Drain any fat.
  • Stir in taco seasoning and ⅓ cup of water. Let simmer until the water has evaporated.
  • Add the processed cheese and salsa, stirring over medium heat until melted.
  • Serve with tortilla chips for dipping.

Notes

Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 days.
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Nutrition Information

Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 1034mg | Potassium: 237mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 735IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 405mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Dip
Cuisine American

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