Description
Savory Velveeta queso dazzles palates with creamy, melted cheese perfection. Cheese enthusiasts will discover an irresistible dip that promises quick preparation and crowd-pleasing flavor for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (454 g) Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 0.5 cup (120 ml) Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
- 0.5 lb (227 g) ground beef
- 1 cup (240 ml) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (14.5 oz/411 g) can Rotel Tomatoes, partially drained
- 0.25 cup (60 ml) red onion, finely diced
- 0.75 cup (180 ml) Pale Ale (such as Tuckerman Pale Ale)
- 0.25 cup (60 ml) fresh cilantro, chopped
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: In a spacious skillet, vigorously sear ground beef over high heat, methodically crumbling until thoroughly cooked, then drain excess fat.
- Seasoning Enhancement: Elevate beef’s flavor profile by incorporating red pepper flakes, salt, and freshly ground pepper, then deglaze the skillet with pale ale, allowing liquid to intensify meat’s taste.
- Cheese Fusion: Reduce heat and gradually introduce cubed Velveeta and Pepper Jack cheese, gently folding until achieving a luxurious, uniform molten consistency.
- Ingredient Integration: Fold in black beans, diced red onions, cilantro, and Rotel tomatoes, adjusting queso’s viscosity by incorporating tomato liquid for desired texture.
- Final Simmering: Allow mixture to harmonize flavors for five minutes, ensuring complete melding of ingredients.
- Crock Pot Alternative: Brown ground beef completely, transfer to slow cooker with all ingredients, and cook on high for two hours or low for four to five hours, stirring periodically to prevent scorching.
- Serving Suggestion: Present immediately with crisp tortilla chips, maintaining warmth for continuous enjoyment.
Notes
- Meat Mastery: Brown ground beef thoroughly to develop deep, rich flavors and prevent any raw meat texture.
- Cheese Melting Magic: Reduce heat when adding cheese to prevent separation and achieve a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Liquid Liberation: Use pale ale or reserved Rotel liquid to adjust queso thickness and enhance overall flavor profile.
- Serving Strategy: Keep queso warm in slow cooker for parties, stirring occasionally to maintain perfect texture and prevent scorching.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg