Description
Hearty cowboy queso brings Southwestern charm to your table, melding spicy chorizo, creamy cheeses, and bold peppers into one irresistible dip. Gather friends around this crowd-pleasing appetizer that delivers comfort and excitement in each delicious scoop you’ll devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats:
- ½ pound (0.23 kilograms) ground beef
- ½ pound (0.23 kilograms) spicy pork sausage
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 pound (0.45 kilograms) Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- ½ cup milk
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 can (10 ounces / 283 grams) diced tomatoes with green chiles (such as Rotel), undrained
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) black beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeno, diced (optional, for extra spice)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Fire up a large skillet over medium heat and sizzle ground beef and sausage, crumbling the meat into delicate morsels while cooking. Eliminate any accumulated grease through careful draining.
- Introduce diced onions, minced garlic, and optional jalapeños into the skillet, sautéing until onions turn translucent and aromatics release their vibrant fragrance.
- Gently fold in diced tomatoes with green chiles and black beans, creating a robust, colorful mixture that promises rich flavor profiles.
- Reduce heat to a gentle simmer and incorporate cubed Velveeta, shredded pepper jack, and a splash of milk. Continuously stir the mixture, coaxing the cheeses into a silky, molten embrace.
- Elevate the queso’s complexity by stirring in freshly chopped cilantro, then season with salt and pepper to heighten the overall taste experience.
- Transfer the decadent concoction to a warm serving vessel or maintain its inviting temperature in a slow cooker set to low. Present alongside crisp tortilla chips, vibrant raw vegetables, or warm, pillowy tortillas for irresistible dipping.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a healthier version of the dish.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting jalapeño quantity or using different pepper varieties like poblano or serrano.
- Make it vegetarian by replacing meat with plant-based crumbles or additional black beans for protein.
- Consider using low-fat cheese alternatives or reducing cheese quantity for a lighter queso option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg