This Beef Queso Dip is the ultimate crowd pleasing appetizer that combines creamy cheese, with hearty beef, and just the right amount of spice! This dip is the perfect addition to any party, game day gathering, or even perfect for a casual night in! It will be the first thing to go, and everyone will be asking for the recipe!
I’d love for you to try this as a new go to game day recipe, I know its my new favorite! You’ll also love this Cheeseburger Dip for your next party!
This dip beef queso dip is loaded with seasoned ground beef, creamy melty cheese, and is packed full of flavor! This dip is made in just minutes with only a few ingredients on your stove top, so you can have your new favorite party appetizer any time with hardly any work.
Why make this Recipe
- Quick and Easy: A great appetizer option that is ready in less than 30 minutes, and only one pan!
- Flavor Packed: A combination of savory beef, spices, and creamy cheese. You won’t be able to say no!
- Customizable: Leave out the parts you don’t like, or add in extras you do. Try adding in some black beans for extra fiber and protein, or some shredded cheddar to make it extra cheesy!
Ingredients Needed
This is a quick overview of the ingredients you’ll need for this Cheesy Beef Queso Dip Recipe. Specific measurements and full recipe instructions are in the printable recipe card below.
- Ground Beef: Provides a hearty base for the dip. I like to use a lean ground beef so its not extra greasy.
- Taco Seasoning: Brings the perfect blend of spices and flavors.
- Canned Diced Tomatoes: I like the Petite Diced Tomatoes for smaller chunks, you could also just grab a can of Roten and combine the diced tomatoes and green chiles into one.
- Canned Diced Green Chiles: Grab the mild, medium or hot green chiles, depending on your preference.
- Velveeta Cheese: This keeps the cheese dip extra easy to make.
- Milk: Thins out the cheese to make it nice and melty and gooey
- Toppings: I like to add toppings to give my queso more flavor, and a little more zazz in presentation too. Add some tomato, jalapeno, cilantro, or a big dollop of guacamole!
How to make Easy Beef Queso?
Step 1: Cook the Ground Beef. Add the ground beef to a large skillet or cast iron pan and sprinkle the taco seasoning over the top. Break into pieces, and cook until the ground beef is browned and cooked throughout. Drain the extra grease from the ground beef.
Step 2: Add Everything Else. Add in the diced tomatoes, green chiles, Velveeta and milk and stir everything together until melty and combined.
Step 3: Enjoy. Top with extra tomatoes, cilantro, or any other toppings. Serve hot with lots of chips.
Tips and Tricks:
- Keep Hot – We want to keep the cheese hot and gooey during our whole event, serving it in a cast iron skillet that holds heat well is a great option, or transfer it to a slow cooker on low heat and serve it straight from their to stay hot.
- Adjust the Spice Level – Use mild green chiles for a less spicy dip, or add fresh jalapenos, or hot green chiles for an extra spicy dip.
- Make your own taco seasoning – Mix 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1/4 tsp ground corriander, 1/4 tsp garlic salt, and about 1/4 tsp paprika
Storage Instructions
Store any leftover queso dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until hot. Or reheat on the stove top over low heat, stirring often. Add a little extra milk if the dip has thickened and needs to be thinned out a bit.
This homemade Beef Queso is the best way to make any gathering even more delicious. With its rich cheesy flavor and texture, its a dish everyone will love. Whether you’re serving for a super bowl party, a holiday gathering, or just craving a comforting snack, this is sure to be a win!
More Cheesy Dips
- Spinach Dip and Chips
- Hidden Valley Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Taco Dip
- Bacon Spinach Dip
- Mini Cheese Balls
If you make this Beefy Cheese Dip Recipe please leave a comment and 🌟 rating letting me know what you think! If you post the photo on Instagram, please tag me – I’d love to see what you’re making!
Beef Queso Dip
Ingredients
- 8 oz ground beef
- 2 tsp taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup canned diced green chiles
- 16 oz Velveeta Cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
Optional Toppings:
- 1 tomato (diced)
- 1 jalapeno (seeded and diced)
- chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Cook your ground beef, topped with the taco seasoning, in a large pan until browned, about 4-5 minutes. Break up the beef into small pieces as it cooks.
- Drain the excess grease from the beef.
- Add the diced tomatoes, green chiles, velveeta, and milk and stir while everything melts together.
- Top with diced tomatoes and cilantro, if desired.
- Serve hot with lots of chips.
Nutrition
This Beef Queso Dip was first posted on January 13, 2017. The photos and blog text were updated for clarity on January 27, 2025.
Sweet me says
Look so good I’m a big dip fans for all my party and I also make sausage cream cheese dip with salsa sauce and add tacos seasoning and Onions and sweet bell the pepper use different color I use orange yellow green red it the one in the bag that’s have it at Kroger store they have it on the first veggie idle lower or second shelves
Cachua says
My son has used this recipe since he was in high school for his party, but he doesn’t use milk. The young men like it thick and salty. I find it too salty. I’ll sneak in some milk next time he cooks it.
Aimee Berrett says
I definitely like it thinned out a bit with the milk, hope you’ll try it!
2pots2cook says
Oh yes ! I’m in. Thank you and have a pleasant day !
Lisa Januska says
I’ve been making mine like this for years. I tired of the hot sausage taste a very long time ago, and if you follow the old tired recipes with the sausage, the cheese was always to thick, so I always thin mine down with milk. I actually copied mine from our fav Mexican restaurant, that sautes onion and bell pepper, added in some tomatoes, green Chile’s and jalapeno…..mmmm so tasty!
Aimee Berrett says
Oooh the sauteed onion and bell pepper addition sounds amazing! I’m definitely going to have to try that next time!