Queso Dip Beef Peppers (Printable)
Creamy queso dip featuring savory ground beef and colorful peppers, perfect for sharing at any occasion.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1/2 lb ground beef (80/20 preferred)
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 small onion, finely diced
03 - 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Dairy
07 - 12 oz processed cheese, cubed
08 - 1 cup whole milk
09 - 1/2 cup sour cream
→ Canned & Pantry
10 - 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
11 - 1 tsp ground cumin
12 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
13 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
14 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
15 - Chopped cilantro
16 - Sliced green onions
17 - Diced tomatoes
# How to Make It:
01 - Cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and fully cooked, breaking apart with a spoon. Drain excess fat if needed.
02 - Add onion, bell peppers, jalapeño, and garlic to the skillet. Cook for 4–5 minutes until vegetables are softened.
03 - Stir in cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Reduce heat to low. Add cubed processed cheese and milk, stirring gently until completely melted and smooth.
05 - Mix in drained diced tomatoes with green chilies and sour cream. Stir until well combined and heated through.
06 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Transfer to a serving bowl or small slow cooker set to warm. Garnish as desired and serve hot with tortilla chips or fresh vegetables.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The processed cheese melts into that impossibly smooth, creamy texture you cannot get from fancy cheeses alone
- Ground beef adds substance and savory depth that transforms this from a snack into something people actually fill up on
02 -
- Processed cheese is non negotiable here if you want that smooth, dippable texture
- Drain the canned tomatoes thoroughly or your queso will separate and turn watery
03 -
- Cube the cheese before you start cooking so it melts evenly and quickly
- Keep the heat low once you add the dairy, otherwise you might end up with a broken, oily mess