Seasoned Beef Queso Dip
Servings: 16 Servings
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup onion finely chopped
- 1 pound ground beef 80/20
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups half and half
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 10 ounces diced tomatoes and green chilies undrained (such as Rotel)
- 7 ounces diced green chiles canned
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Add the butter, onion, ground beef, and taco seasoning to a deep stock pot. Cook over medium heat until the beef is browned and the onions are translucent. Do not drain the fat.4 tablespoons unsalted butter, ¼ cup onion, 1 pound ground beef, 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
- Sprinkle the flour over the meat mixture and stir to combine. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes over medium-low heat.5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Slowly whisk in the half and half. Allow it to steam but do not let it boil.3 cups half and half
- Add the salt and whisk to combine. Pour in the Rotel and green chiles, and stir to incorporate.2 teaspoons salt, 10 ounces diced tomatoes and green chilies, 7 ounces diced green chiles
- Add the shredded cheese a small amount at a time, whisking continuously and allowing each addition to fully melt before adding more.8 ounces cheddar cheese
- Reduce the heat to low and cook until the sauce has thickened to your liking.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- The serving size is about 4 ounces.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat over low heat on the stovetop or on half power in the microwave.
Nutrition Facts
Seasoned Beef Queso Dip
Serving Size
4 ounces
Amount per Serving
Calories
230
% Daily Value*
Fat
19
g
29
%
Saturated Fat
10
g
50
%
Trans Fat
0.5
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6
g
Cholesterol
58
mg
19
%
Sodium
542
mg
23
%
Potassium
202
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
6
g
2
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
10
g
20
%
Vitamin A
471
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
7
mg
8
%
Calcium
166
mg
17
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
