Beefy Queso Dip

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This slow cooker Beefy Queso is a cheesy, crowd-pleasing dip that's easy to throw together in the slow cooker!

Made with ground beef, taco seasoning, Rotel, and a blend of cheeses, it's perfect for game days, family gatherings, or serving alongside your favorite Mexican-inspired meals. It's one of those simple recipes that's always a hit and doesn't take much hands-on time. Make a batch for your next get-together, keep it warm in the slow cooker, and let everyone dig in!

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Things to Consider

This queso is easy to customize depending on what you have on hand. We usually make it with our ground beef, but the mild sausage is also delicious and adds a little extra flavor.

For a crowd, simply double the recipe to fill a crock pot and keep it warm for serving.

We use Barli Girl Farm's taco seasoning (available in our Farm Market Shop) but your favorite taco seasoning will work great, too.

And if you don't have access to raw milk, regular whole milk can be used in its place.

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Yield & Prep Time

Yield: About 8+ servings (depending on what else is served or if this is the only snack)

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 1–2 hours on Low (less time if you start on High til everything is melty then lower temp)

Kitchen Tools I Use to Make Beefy Queso Dip

Large skillet
Slow cooker
Wooden spoon or spatula
Cheese grater
Measuring spoons
Measuring cup

Beefy Queso Ingredients Needed

1 lb ground beef, browned (or mild sausage)
1–2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1½ teaspoons smoked paprika
1 can Rotel
4 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
4 oz pepper jack cheese, shredded
16 oz Velveeta, cubed
1 cup raw milk

Substitutions

Ground Beef: Mild sausage works great in place of ground beef.

Raw Milk: Regular whole milk can be used if you don't have raw milk available.

Cheese: Feel free to adjust the cheddar or pepper jack to your preferences, just keep the Velveeta for that classic creamy queso texture.

Taco Seasoning: We use Barli Girl Farm’s Taco Seasoning, which is stocked in our On Farm Shop. If you don't have access to it, your favorite taco seasoning will work great, too!

Making Beefy Queso Dip

(Step-by-Step Instructions)

1. Brown the Meat

Brown the ground beef or mild sausage in a skillet, then stir in the taco seasoning and smoked paprika.

*If you have an Instant Pot, you can use the saute function to brown the meat and then use slow cooker to finish this queso dip all in one pot.

2. Prep the Cheese

Shred the cheddar and pepper jack cheese, then cube the Velveeta.

3. Combine Ingredients

Add the seasoned meat, Rotel, all the cheeses, and raw milk to your slow cooker. Stir to combine.

4. Heat Until Melted

Cover and cook on LOW for 1–2 hours, stirring occasionally, until all the cheese is melted and the queso is warmed through. Switch to WARM for serving. (Need it ready a little quicker? Start on HIGH, stirring often and keeping an eye on it. Once everything is melted and creamy, switch to WARM.)

5. Serve & Enjoy!

Serve warm with tortilla chips and enjoy!

Notes:

Feeding a crowd? Double the recipe to fill a crock pot for party-sized queso!

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How to Serve and Store Beefy Queso Dip

Serve warm with tortilla chips, or spoon it over tacos, nachos, burrito bowls, and other favorite Mexican-inspired dishes. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3–4 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a splash of milk if needed to loosen it back up.

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