Cowboy Queso
This Cowboy Queso is a cheesy, meaty dip perfect for parties, packed with flavors and easy to make.
Equipment
- large skillet
Ingredients
Meat and Dairy
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¾ cup beer we used an IPA
- ½ cup Pepper Jack cheese shredded
- 16 ounces Velveeta cheese cubed
Vegetables and Legumes
- 1 cup black beans drained, rinsed
- ¼ cup red onion finely diced (about ½ of a small onion)
- 1 small jalapeno seeded, finely diced
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilis drained
Garnish
- fresh tomatoes diced for garnish
- fresh cilantro chopped for garnish
- lime wedges for garnish
- tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- To a large skillet over medium-high heat, add ground beef. Cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as you go, until no longer pink (about 5-7 minutes). Drain grease.
- Add salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
- Pour in the beer. Let it simmer for about 4-5 minutes, allowing the liquid to reduce slightly.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Add the shredded cheese and Velveeta to the skillet. Stir occasionally until all the cheese is melted and smooth.
- Add black beans, red onion, jalapeno, and tomatoes. Stir to combine.
- Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through.
- Garnish with freshly diced tomatoes, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg
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