Beef Queso Dip Chips (Printable)
Creamy cheese blended with spiced beef served warm, ideal for snacking with crispy chips.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef
01 - 1/2 pound ground beef
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
05 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
→ Vegetables
06 - 1/2 small onion, finely diced
07 - 1 small jalapeño, deseeded and finely chopped
→ Cheese Sauce
08 - 9 ounces processed cheese, cubed
09 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
10 - 1/2 cup whole milk
11 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
12 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
→ Garnish & Chips
13 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - 1 tomato, diced
15 - 7 ounces tortilla chips
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add ground beef. Season with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder. Cook, breaking up the meat, until browned and cooked through, about 5–6 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
02 - Add diced onion and jalapeño to the beef. Cook for 2–3 minutes until vegetables are soft and fragrant.
03 - Reduce heat to low. Add processed cheese cubes, shredded cheddar, and milk. Stir continuously until the cheese is fully melted and smooth, about 3–4 minutes.
04 - Mix in smoked paprika and garlic powder. Continue stirring until well combined and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
05 - Transfer dip to a serving bowl. Garnish with chopped cilantro and diced tomato if desired. Serve immediately with tortilla chips for dipping.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The texture hits that impossible sweet spot between dippable and scoopable, thick enough to coat a chip but loose enough to pull away clean
- Ground beef transforms this from ordinary cheese dip into something people actually talk about on the drive home
02 -
- The queso thickens considerably as it sits, so plan to serve it immediately after melting for that perfect dippable consistency
- If the dip becomes too thick, stir in warm milk one tablespoon at a time until it loosens back up
03 -
- Cube the processed cheese before you start cooking—trying to cut melting cheese while standing over a hot stove is miserable
- Pre shredded cheese contains anti caking agents that can make your queso grainy, so buy blocks and shred them yourself