Description
A cheesy and flavorful dip perfect for game days and family gatherings, blending cheeses, tomatoes, and black beans for a rich taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3/4 cup pale ale
- 1/2 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded
- 16 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 (14.5 oz) can Rotel tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef over medium-high heat in a large skillet; drain excess grease.
- Season the beef with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Add pale ale to the skillet and let it simmer until reduced by about half, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Lower the heat to medium-low.
- Add Velveeta and pepper jack cheeses, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Stir in the undrained Rotel tomatoes, black beans, red onion, and cilantro.
- Cook for another 5 minutes until heated through and flavors meld.
- Serve hot with tortilla chips.
- Store any leftovers in the fridge and reheat gently, adding a splash of milk if it’s too thick.
Notes
For a healthier twist, swap out ground beef for turkey or plant-based alternatives, and use low-fat or vegan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: queso, dip, cowboy queso, cheesy dip, game day snack