Chorizo Queso Dip with Ground Beef

A rich, creamy party dip made with seasoned ground beef, chorizo, Rotel, and four melty cheeses. American cheese keeps the queso smooth while Monterey Jack and cream cheese add body and flavor.

By @_mrmakeithappen_

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Chorizo Queso Dip with Ground Beef

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef preferably 80/20
  • 10 oz pork chorizo
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced
  • 1 can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chiles 10 oz, undrained
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose seasoning
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder
  • 2 cups whole milk plus more as needed
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 oz cream cheese cut into cubes
  • 8 oz white American cheese freshly shredded
  • 8 oz yellow American cheese freshly shredded
  • 8 oz Monterey Jack cheese freshly shredded
  • 1 serving tortilla chips for serving

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef and chorizo in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, breaking the meat into small crumbles, until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain excess grease if needed. meat is cooked through
  2. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. onion is softened and garlic is fragrant
  3. Add the Rotel, all-purpose seasoning, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and chicken bouillon. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, then reserve a small amount of the meat mixture for garnish. mixture has cooked 2 to 3 minutes
  4. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the whole milk and heavy cream and warm gently without letting the mixture boil. mixture is warmed gently
  5. Add the cream cheese and stir until melted. Add the white American, yellow American, and Monterey Jack a handful at a time, stirring until smooth before adding more cheese. all cheese is melted and smooth
  6. Fold the meat mixture into the queso. If the dip is thicker than you like, stir in a splash of milk until it reaches your preferred consistency. dip reaches preferred consistency
  7. Transfer to a serving dish and top with the reserved meat mixture. Serve hot with tortilla chips. ready to serve
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