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Creamy Slow Cooker Queso Dip Recipe with Rotel Ground Beef

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A rich, creamy, and perfectly spicy queso dip made in a slow cooker with ground beef and Rotel tomatoes, ideal for parties and casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 lean)
  • 16 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
  • 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes & green chilies, undrained
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small jalapeño, finely chopped (optional)
  • 1/2 cup milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until no longer pink and browned, about 10-12 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  2. Push beef to one side of the pan. Add diced onion and minced garlic (and jalapeño if using). Cook until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Transfer the browned beef and aromatics mixture to the slow cooker.
  4. Add cubed Velveeta cheese and undrained Rotel diced tomatoes & green chilies to the slow cooker.
  5. Stir in milk, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper until combined.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 45-60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to prevent sticking and encourage even melting. The dip should be smooth, creamy, and bubbly at the edges when done.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or jalapeño if desired. If too thick, stir in a splash more milk to reach desired consistency.

Notes

Brown the beef before adding to the slow cooker to avoid rubbery texture. Stir every 15 minutes during cooking to prevent scorching and clumping. Velveeta cheese is recommended for the smoothest texture. Adjust heat by adding or omitting jalapeños and cayenne powder. Can be made vegetarian by substituting ground beef with beans or plant-based meat.

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Keywords: queso dip, slow cooker dip, Rotel dip, ground beef dip, party dip, creamy queso, easy appetizer

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