Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (or ground sausage)
1 (16 oz) block Velveeta cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 (10 oz) cans Rotel Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies (undrained, mild or original)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
Instructions
Step 1: In a large skillet or pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Break it up into small pieces as it cooks.
Step 2: Once the ground beef is thoroughly cooked and no pink remains, carefully drain off any excess grease.
Step 3: Return the drained ground beef to the skillet or pot. Reduce the heat to low.
Step 4: Add the Velveeta cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes, to the pot with the ground beef.
Step 5: Pour in the undrained cans of Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies.
Step 6: Stir continuously, allowing the Velveeta cheese to melt completely and combine with the ground beef and Rotel. Keep the heat low to prevent scorching.
Step 7: Continue stirring until the mixture is fully melted, smooth, and bubbling gently. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes.
Step 8: Season with garlic powder and cayenne pepper (if using). Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Step 9: Serve immediately with tortilla chips, Fritos, or your favorite dippers.
Step 10: For best results, keep the dip warm in a slow cooker on the ‘warm’ setting if serving at a party.
Notes
To keep the dip warm for a party, transfer it to a slow cooker set to the ‘warm’ setting. If the dip thickens too much upon reheating, add a tablespoon or two of milk to achieve the desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers & Snacks
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
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