Cheesy Queso Beef Dip is creamy, loaded with ground beef, and simple to make in the slow cooker! And with so many 5 star reviews, you can be sure it’s a crowd-pleasing appetizer at any party or game day celebration!
Grab a bag of chips and serve this warm cheesy dip with Black Bean And Corn Salsa and Candied Jalapenos!
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I’m not gonna lie, I never get tired of hot dips. Whether it’s my Spinach Artichoke Dip, Hot Crab Dip, or Reuben Dip, I’m ready to start dipping with a chip in hand.
Now, I’ve added another incredible recipe to my hot-dip line-up. Crock Pot cheese dip with meat is inspired by the delicious dip we get at our favorite Mexican restaurant. You know, the one that you can’t stop eating? It’s velvety, loaded with ground beef, and has just the right spice. And, let’s get real, there’s nothing better than chips and queso!
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Queso Beef Dip Ingredients
- Ground Beef: Cook this first and drain the grease. Since we drain the fat, I don’t find it matters much what fat percentage you use.
- Cheese: The key to this dip is using both Velveeta and cream cheese!
- The Heat: To add spice, I use a combination of salsa (your favorite brand), canned green chilies (not hot but packed with flavor), de-seeded jalapenos, and hot sauce (again, any kind you like).
Variations And Substitutions
- Instead of salsa and green chiles, you can use Rotel tomatoes.
- Monterey Jack Cheese, Pepper Jack Cheese, or Cheddar Cheese are great additions to the Velvetta.
- Bump up the flavor with chili powder, garlic, or taco seasoning.
- Substitute ground turkey for the beef if you want.
How To Make Queso Dip With Meat In The Crock Pot
- Brown ground beef and onion in a skillet. Drain off the fat and place it in a slow cooker.
- Add cubes of Velveeta along with all the other ingredients and stir. Place the lid on the slow cooker.
- Cook on LOW for 3 hours, stirring halfway through the cooking time.
- When done, stir and serve with your favorite tortilla chips.
Commonly Asked Questions
Cook on LOW for 3 hours, stirring halfway through the cooking time.
Sure! Black beans, corn, shredded BBQ, red or green peppers and chopped onions are all great additions.
Store any leftover dip in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat it on the stovetop, stirring to make it smooth.
“Queso” means cheese in Spanish, but hold on, you are getting much more with queso dip. Often found in Mexican restaurants, it’s a creamy, dip flavored with mild chiles, cumin, and other flavorful ingredients.
How To Serve Queso Beef Dip
I think the best way to serve queso dip with meat is with crispy tortilla chips. But let’s not stop there! Pour it on top of tacos, nachos, or taco salad. It’s terrific ladled on french fries or baked potatoes. It’s also crazy good on Hot Dogs!
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 32 ounces Velveeta Cheese cut into cubes
- 8 ounces cream cheese cut into cubes
- 1 diced medium onion
- 1 medium jalapeño seeded and diced
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 4 ounce can diced green chilies
- 1-2 dashes hot sauce
Instructions
- Brown ground beef and onion in a skillet. Drain off the fat and place it in a slow cooker.
- Add cubes of Velveeta and cream cheese, along with the jalapeño, salsa, green chilies, and hot sauced. Stir ingredients. Place lid on the slow cooker.
- Cook on LOW for 3-hours, stirring halfway through the cooking time.
- When done, stir and serve with your favorite tortilla chips.
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This was such a hit! Will definitely will be making this again!!
Thanks, Jess! I appreciate the great comment and the wonderful rating.
~Donya
Made this into a meal by adding pasta
Will leftovers freeze ok?
Delicious and easy. Only thing I dud different was, added rotelle tomatoes instead of salsa.
What other cheeses can I use if I don’t like velveeta?
I’ve never tested it without velveeta. If you give it a try, let me know what you use.
~Donya
I used cubed American Cheese.
Great Recipe! I Couple of Variation Ideas THAT Really Work- I HAVE A GREAT FRIEND, THAT CO- OWNS A TEX- MEX RESTAURANT- & She Has Always Told Me – The ” Key” to Real Mexican Restaurant Style Cheese dip, Queso/ with Beef dip – is Using ” WHITE AMERICAN CHEESE” – Not the Slices – you get over by the other shredded cheeses- but the WHITE AMERICAN CHEESE- IN THE DELI OF YOUR FAV GROCERY- – Buy a couple of lbs and have each wrapped separately- tightly- and use in Place Always instead of Velveeta- a good mix in with the White AMERICAN is Monterey Jack – – Their Restaurants make salsa – but She Always used ” Matteo’s- Cantina Style- Medium” at home! Hope this gives a Few Variations-
This was so delicious! I was thinking of making this again to take to a pot luck. Would I be able to cook it before hand and bring it and just plug in my crockpot when I get there and it would be good to go?
YEP, put it on low and stir occasionally until warmed through.
Thanks for the great rating,
~Donya