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Spicy Cowboy Queso Recipe

Spicy Cowboy Queso Recipe
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Spicy Cowboy Queso is a hearty and creamy Tex-Mex cheese dip loaded with ground beef, beans, corn, and a blend of cheeses, perfect for parties and gatherings.

Ingredients

Ground Beef:

1 lb

Olive Oil:

1 tbsp

Onion (diced):

1 small

Garlic (minced):

2 cloves

Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies:

1 (10 oz) can

Black Beans (drained and rinsed):

1 (15 oz) can

Corn Kernels (fresh or frozen):

1 cup

Velveeta Cheese (cubed):

1 (16 oz) block

Pepper Jack Cheese (shredded):

1 cup

Milk:

1/2 cup

Chili Powder:

1 tsp

Cumin:

1/2 tsp

Cayenne Pepper (optional):

1/4 tsp

Salt and Black Pepper:

to taste

Fresh Cilantro:

for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain any excess fat.
  2. Stir in the onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Mix in the diced tomatoes with green chilies, black beans, corn, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the Velveeta cubes and milk, cooking until the cheese is melted and creamy.
  5. Add the shredded Pepper Jack cheese and stir until fully incorporated. Keep warm over low heat until ready to serve. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.

Notes

  • Serve with tortilla chips or over baked potatoes for a hearty appetizer.
  • You can make this in a slow cooker by combining all ingredients after browning the beef and cooking on low for 2 hours.

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