Description
Hearty cowboy queso dip brings southwestern flavors to party spreads with zesty chorizo and melted cheese. Spicy, creamy layers create an irresistible appetizer you’ll crave at game day gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups (170 g) monterey jack cheese (finely shredded)
- 1/2 cup (50 g) gouda cheese (finely shredded)
- 0.5 lb (227 g) ground beef
- 2/3 cup (160 ml) beef stock
- 8 oz (227 g) chopped tomatoes (canned, drained)
- 2/3 cup (120 g) black beans (drained and thoroughly rinsed)
- 1/4 cup (40 g) red onion (finely diced)
- 1/4 cup (15 g) fresh cilantro (finely chopped)
- kosher salt (to taste)
- ground pepper (to taste)
- corn chips (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, break down ground beef into small crumbles, cooking thoroughly for 4 minutes until no pink remains.
- Pour beef stock into the skillet, scraping browned bits from pan bottom. Reduce liquid by half, approximately 3 minutes.
- Gradually sprinkle both cheese varieties into the beef mixture, stirring constantly until completely melted and integrated, about 2 minutes.
- Gently fold black beans, red onions, and tomatoes into the cheese-beef blend, ensuring even distribution. Simmer for 3 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
- Remove skillet from heat and delicately mix in freshly chopped cilantro, distributing herbs throughout the dip.
- Transfer hot queso to a serving dish, positioning corn chips nearby for immediate dipping and enjoying while temperature remains optimal.
Notes
- Customize the beef by using ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner or vegetarian version.
- Enhance flavor depth by adding a splash of beer or tequila during the beef reduction stage for complexity.
- Control spice levels by selecting mild or hot salsa and adjusting jalapeño quantities to suit personal heat preferences.
- Prevent cheese from becoming grainy by removing skillet from direct heat when melting and stirring continuously for smooth consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg