Description
Chile Con Queso is a rich, creamy, and spicy cheese dip featuring ground beef, green chiles, jalapenos, and a blend of Velveeta and Monterey Jack cheeses. Perfect as a crowd-pleasing appetizer served warm with tortilla chips, this dip combines smoky fire roasted tomatoes and aromatic spices for bold flavor in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ pound extra lean ground beef
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 4 ounces green chiles (1 can)
- 1 jalapeno, fresh, seeded and chopped
- 14 ounces fire roasted tomatoes (1 can)
Dairy and Cheese
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup Velveeta, cubed
- 2½ cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
Spices and Garnish
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: Heat the olive oil in a cast iron or oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, season with chili powder, and cook for about 5 minutes, breaking it apart, until no longer pink.
- Sauté Aromatics: Stir in the diced red onion and minced garlic. Cook for 2 minutes until the onion softens and becomes translucent, stirring occasionally.
- Add Peppers and Tomatoes: Mix in the canned green chiles, chopped jalapeno, and fire roasted tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low.
- Incorporate Dairy and Cheese: Pour in evaporated milk and add Velveeta cubes. Cook for 2 more minutes until Velveeta melts. Stir in 2 cups of shredded Monterey Jack cheese and cook for an additional minute until melted and smooth.
- Broil the Dip: Turn off the heat, sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of Monterey Jack cheese on top. Place the skillet under a broiler for about 5 minutes until the cheese is browned and bubbly. Watch closely to prevent burning.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle fresh chopped cilantro on top, and serve warm with tortilla chips.
Notes
- This Chile Con Queso dip is spicy, silky, and super cheesy, perfect for parties and gatherings.
- Ready in just 25 minutes, making it a quick and delicious appetizer option.
- Use a cast iron skillet for best results and easy broiling.
- Adjust the jalapeno quantity according to your preferred spice level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 328
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 862 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 72 mg
