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Beefy Queso Skillet Dip

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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Mar 9, 2023
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Get out your trusty skillet, because this easy, cheesy skillet queso recipe kicks off any game day gathering with a big punch of flavor! It's fully loaded with savory ground beef, green chiles and toppings of fresh cilantro, tomato and green onion—making this creamy, ultra-hearty skillet queso dip anything but boring. Serve it up as the perfect dippable, shareable appetizer, complete with a side of crunchy tortilla chips.

Beefy Queso Skillet Dip

  • Prep Time 25 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Servings 8
  • Ingredients 12
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
  • 1 cup diced onions
  • 1 packet (1 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
  • 1 can (4 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles
  • 8 oz Kraft™ Velveeta™ original prepared cheese product, cut in 1/2-inch cubes (from 16-oz package)
  • 2 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese (8 oz) or Monterey Jack (8 oz)
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup diced tomato
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • Tortilla chips, as desired
Make With
Old El Paso

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In 10-inch cast-iron or nonstick skillet, cook beef and onions over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain. Decrease heat to medium. Stir in taco seasoning mix, red pepper and chiles. Cook 1 to 2 minutes longer or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat; spread beef mixture into even layer.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, in large microwavable bowl, mix cheeses and milk. Microwave uncovered on High 4 minutes; stir, then microwave in 30-second intervals until cheese melts and mixture is easily stirred smooth. Pour over beef mixture in skillet. Top with tomato, green onions and cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition

320 Calories
22g Total Fat
22g Protein
10g Total Carbohydrate
6g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
320
Calories from Fat
190
Total Fat
22g
33%
Saturated Fat
12g
60%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
85mg
29%
Sodium
900mg
37%
Potassium
280mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate
10g
3%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
6g
Protein
22g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
20%
20%
Vitamin C
6%
6%
Calcium
35%
35%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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