Description
This Slow Cooker Queso Dip with Ground Beef is creamy, cheesy, and packed with bold flavor. Made entirely in the crockpot, it’s the ultimate hands-off appetizer for game days, parties, potlucks, and casual family gatherings. Serve it warm with chips, veggies, or tortillas for an irresistible crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 (10 oz) can Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies)
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 1/4 cup milk (adjust as needed)
- 1 tsp taco seasoning (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
- Add the cooked beef to the slow cooker.
- Layer Velveeta, cream cheese, shredded cheese, and Rotel over the beef.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 1.5–2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes until smooth and melted.
- Stir in milk gradually until desired consistency is reached.
- Add taco seasoning if using, garnish with cilantro, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded cheese for the smoothest texture.
- Keep the slow cooker on WARM during parties to prevent thickening.
- Add jalapeños, chorizo, or black beans for extra flavor.
- If dip thickens, stir in a splash of milk before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Queso Dip, Crockpot Queso Dip Ground Beef, Beef Queso Dip, Queso with Meat Crockpot