This is a quick Beef Queso Dip recipe, great for a crowd or last minute get together!
A quick and easy Velveeta queso dip loaded with beefy goodness. This shortcut recipe makes for an easy last minute dip!
Keep this appetizer recipe on hand since it needs just one pan and goes from stovetop to tabletop in less than 20 minutes!
Favorite Shortcut Queso
- This beef queso dip goes with anything, we especially love tortilla chips and taquitos for dipping.
- Beef queso dip is a great make-and-take appetizer and needs just one pan!
- Keep it warm in a mini Crockpot and serve with your fave dippables!
- Make ahead and store it in the refrigerator until it’s ready for reheating and serving!
- Keep it mild, or make it spicy by adding chopped green chiles, sliced jalapenos, or a jar of salsa!
- Beef queso dip does double duty as a topping for Hamburgers, hot dogs, or Easy Ground Beef Tacos! And don’t forget the nachos!
Ingredients & Variations
Beef queso dip has few ingredients, but room for so many more delicious add-ins!
BEEF Ground beef gives queso dip its hearty texture, but ground sausage will do as well! Going meat-free? No problem! Replace the ground beef with a can of drained black beans!
CHEESE Velveeta processed cheese was made for recipes like queso dip! It melts easily and has a bright, tangy flavor! If you don’t want to use Velveeta, swap it for cream cheese and add some extra sharp cheddar.
SALSA is great in this recipe but swap it for a can or Rotel tomatoes (including the juices).
EXTRAS Add in other ingredients like a can of drained corn, sliced jalapenos or black olives, or finely chopped zucchini or spinach!
How to Make Beef Queso Dip
It doesn’t get any easier than these simple steps:
- Cook and drain ground beef.
- Add remaining ingredients except for shredded cheese and stir until the dip is melted.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and optional milk (as per the recipe below). Serve warm with Jose Ole taquitos for dipping.
Crockpot Version: Brown the beef and add the remaining ingredients to a small Crockpot. Allow it to cook on low until it’s all melted and creamy and then switch it to warm.
How to Store Leftovers
Keep leftover beef queso dip in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Heat up small portions in the microwave and larger portions on the stovetop before serving.
More Mexican-Inspired Recipes
- Pico de Gallo – Easy and delicious!
- Mexican Corn Dip
- Rotel Dip
- Mango Margaritas – So refreshing!
- Easy Cheesy Nachos
Did you make this Beef Queso Dip? Be sure to leave a rating and a comment below!
Cheesy Beef Queso Dip
Ingredients
- ½ pound lean ground beef
- ½ medium onion chopped
- 1 pound processed cheese loaf cubed
- ¾ cup salsa
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1-2 tablespoons milk optional
- taquitos optional for servnig
Instructions
- Cook Taquitos in the oven according to package directions.
- In a large pan, brown ground beef & onion until no pink remains. Drain.
- Add processed cheese, salsa, cumin & chili powder and reduce temperature to low. Stir until smooth and melted.
- Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese and milk (optional).
- Serve warm with taquitos for dipping.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Appetizer, Dip, Party Food
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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Jose Ole. The opinions and text are all mine.
I teach cooking classes for high schoolers and this is a recipe we make in our class. The kids enjoy it and it is easy to make! The only thing I am changing for this semester is only using 8 ounces of velveeta cheese. The students felt it was a little too thick with the full pound.
Thanks for trying out recipes, Jayme! I am glad they are enjoying them.
Super dips. Can’t wait to try them!!
can you make this in a crockpot?
Hi Katie, you can make it in the crockpot by browning the beef and adding the remaining ingredients to a small crockpot. Let it cook on low until it’s all melted and creamy and then switch it to warm. This will keep it cheesy and warm throughout your party!
Just when I thought Taquitos couldn’t get any better – this recipe!!
You had me at cheesy taquito! I’m so making this during the holidays!
This will be a big hit at any party! So easy to make and will disappear fast I’m sure!
Thanks Taylor, definitely one of the first things gone!
What an awesome idea. I buy ground beef and chicken in 5lb bulk bags and have always divided it up ready to cook and stored in the freezer, but pre-cooking would save so much more time. Have you found that the cooked/reheated meat does or doesn’t absorb your spices as well? That would be my only concern, although I think you could avoid the bland meat scenario by putting some garlic, salt, pepper and some other “general” seasonings (parsley, minced onion) in there when you cook in the crock pot. I would think these are common enough to most things you do with the finished meat that you wouldn’t endanger the final dinner product.
Ragerds:Moses Brodin
Sounds delicious Moses! I find the meat is flavored perfectly in this dish!
What a great combo. There is nothing better than beef queso and a cheesy taquito.
I buy those taquitos often to keep on-hand for my always-hungry 13 year old son! This dip would just take them over the top – and possibly keep him full, LOL
We can’t get those taquitos out here, but I could eat a bowl of that queso with a spoon!
I’m always on the lookout for delicious Sunday Football game watching food. Thanks for posting.
Wow. Looks so yummy and delicious. This will make a perfect game day appetizer. Love all the flavors added to gooey cheese dip. Great recipe
This dip sounds fantastic! I love taquitos and queso. Right up my alley!
First of Taquito beef Queso dip is one of the scrumptious food i have ever had in my life.Guys do spend u’r little time to make this awesome treat!
Goahead guys and njoy your meal!
Can’t seem to find Taquitos in any of our grocery stores. I live in Ontario Is there a substitute I can use. This sounds very good. I commented earlier today but some how my comment vanished. Would appreciate any advice.
This dip is also great with tortilla chips Lynn!
You can make them homemade. I bake them instead of fry them so theyare healthier for my kids.
Make them yourself. Just get the corn tortillas or flour tortillas, mix your meat n spices. Bake 425 to 450 until crispy. Coat with oil to help crisp
The taquitos are in the frozen sections at the stores. Walmart and other grocery stores carry them.