Crock Pot Queso Dip With Ground Beef

This Crock Pot Queso Dip With Ground Beef is a creamy and crowd-pleasing recipe, which includes Velveeta cheese and salsa. It’s the perfect party appetizer, ready in about 3 hours and 10 minutes.

Crock Pot Queso Dip With Ground Beef Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 32 ounces Velveeta cheese, cut into cubes
• 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 medium jalapeño, seeded and diced
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies
• 1–2 dashes hot sauce

How To Make Crock Pot Queso Dip With Ground Beef

1. Brown the beef and onion: In a skillet, cook the ground beef and diced onion until browned. Drain off excess fat and transfer the mixture to your slow cooker.
2. Add remaining ingredients: Add Velveeta cubes, cream cheese, jalapeño, salsa, green chilies, and hot sauce to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
3. Slow cook the dip: Cover and cook on LOW for 3 hours. Stir once halfway through to ensure even melting.
4. Stir and serve: Once melted and smooth, give it one final stir and serve hot with tortilla chips.

Recipe Tips

• Can I use spicy salsa for more heat?
  Yes! Choose medium or hot salsa for a spicier version.
• What kind of ground beef is best?
  Use 80/20 ground beef for the best balance of flavor and texture.
• Can I add beans or corn?
  Definitely—stir in drained black beans or corn for added texture and flavor.
• How to keep it warm during a party:
  Set your Crock Pot to the “warm” setting and stir occasionally.
• Can I make this ahead of time?
  Yes, you can refrigerate it and reheat in the slow cooker on LOW or in the microwave.

What To Serve With Queso Dip

This dip pairs perfectly with a variety of snacks and sides:

• Tortilla chips
• Warm flour tortillas
• Pretzel bites
• Mini bell peppers
• Baked potato wedges

How To Store Queso Dip

Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or slow cooker, stirring occasionally.

Freeze: Not recommended, as cheese-based dips can separate after freezing and reheating.

Queso Dip Nutrition Facts

• Calories: ~640 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 18 g
• Protein: 35 g
• Fat: 44 g
• Saturated Fat: 22 g
• Cholesterol: 145 mg
• Sodium: 1320 mg
• Potassium: 680 mg
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 8 g
• Calcium: 620 mg
• Iron: 3 mg

Nutrition information is estimated and based on the full recipe. Individual servings will vary.

FAQs

Can I use ground turkey instead of beef?
Yes, ground turkey is a leaner alternative and works well with the cheese.

Is this dip too spicy for kids?
Not necessarily—use mild salsa and skip the jalapeño and hot sauce for a kid-friendly version.

Can I double the recipe?
Yes, just make sure your Crock Pot is large enough and increase the cook time slightly.

How do I prevent the dip from getting too thick?
Stir in a splash of milk or broth if it thickens too much while sitting.

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