How To Make Nachos With Velveeta Cheese And Ground Beef?

This recipe for Easy Beef Queso is straightforward but incredibly tasty. The best part is that it takes less than 20 minutes to prepare.

On game day, everyone always accepts nachos. Indulging in queso, chips, soda, perhaps some crackers, and M

The delicious Easy Beef Queso recipe I’m sharing today also includes some advice on how to get your family’s game day necessities.

Growing up, football season was big in my home. When my parents hosted their guests, they always prepared a delicious spread. My mom’s queso, Shelia’s chocolate peanut butter bars, and Jean’s habit of always bringing something new and delectable all bring back happy memories for me. I always hoped my mom’s friend Connie would bring her famous no-bake cookies because it always brightened my day. More often than not, she did.

I want to give my children the same experiences I had, starting with wonderful meals and companions.

Naturally, since my favorite recipe was my mother’s for queso, I wanted to share it with you. This is the ideal dip for chips, crackers, and taquitos, and it’s so easy to make that you could actually eat it with a spoon.

Amazing Cheesy Dip Recipe with Ground Beef

There is something about this “amazing-cheesy-and-so-creamy-stuffed with all the good stuff-Ground Beef Nacho Dip” that I just can’t get enough of, even though I don’t often crave appetizers or dips. The velveeta cheese and cream cheese make it warm and cheesy, and the black beans, taco seasoning, rotel, and sour cream complete the amazing flavors.

There are several ways to customize this cheesy dip, so make sure and read below for all my tips and recommendations before serving with some tortilla chips.

Lean Ground Beef: For this recipe, I like to use 96/4 or 93/7 ground beef. I always use a lean cut of ground beef and then also drain the excess grease after cooking it because I don’t like a lot of extra grease or oil in the ground beef dip.
I actually love Velveeta cheese because it melts so smoothly and adds a ton of flavor to things, so by all means, use it. I have never used shredded cheese in this recipe. You can give it a shot, but the shredded cheese won’t melt or be as silky as Velveeta cheese. Be sure to cube the cheese so it will melt and soften more quickly once it is added to the skillet pan.
Cream cheese: I advise using full-fat cream cheese rather than 1/3 reduced-fat for the best flavor and thick texture.
Black Beans
Even the mild rotel can still be a little spicy. Use small diced tomatoes if you prefer a very mild dip. Or use petite diced tomatoes with green chilies. The Rotel’s heat is reduced and tastes incredibly mild when combined with the Velveeta cheese, cream cheese, and sour cream.
Taco Seasoning – The recipe has been tested with the mild taco seasoning, which I prefer, but feel free to use any packet of taco seasoning you like.
Sour Cream
Salt & Cumin
Chipotle Chips

How To Make Cheesy Ground Beef Nacho Dip with Velveeta Cheese

In a skillet pan, cook and crumble the ground beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink. To get the finest ground beef crumbles, I prefer to use a ground meat chopper. Drain the excess grease/moisture from the pan.
Add the cooked ground beef, cubed Velveeta cheese, and cubed cream cheese. Stir until combined together well and cheese is melted.
Add the black beans, rotel, sour cream, salt, and cumin to the taco seasoning. Stir to combine. Put a lid on the skillet pan, lower the heat, and let it cook for ten to fifteen minutes.
Serve the dip warm with some tortilla chips and some green onion as garnish.

Ground Beef Nacho Dip FAQ’s

How Do I Serve This Hot Cheesy Dip? You must serve this dip right away, while it’s still warm. Transfer the hot, cooked dip to a slow cooker and set it to the “warm” setting if you plan to keep it out longer for a party. It can stay in there for several hours. The longer the dip is left at room temperature off the stovetop, the more firm it becomes. Therefore, if leaving it at room temperature for a few hours during a party or gathering, be sure to have it on a low heat source.
Substitution Here are some ideas. Use a can of hot Rotel, chili powder, cayenne red pepper, diced green chilies, chopped jalapenos, or a packet of spicy taco seasoning to make it spicy. If you prefer food to be extremely spicy, you should add something to the recipe because it already has a mild amount of spice. Velveeta Cheese: Additional types of processed Velveeta cheese are available. There is white queso blanco version, spicier Mexican version, or a lower-fat version with 2% milk Any of them will work. In place of ground beef, feel free to substitute ground turkey. If you really want to, you can also add some ground sausage or chorizo. Just be sure to pour off any extra grease and oil before adding the remaining ingredients.
How to Keep In the fridge, leftovers will substantially firm up and harden. Place any remaining hot dip inside a skillet or saucepan and heat over medium heat until thoroughly warmed. To make it silky smooth once more, you’ll probably want to add some milk, water, or broth.
Of course, you could try using shredded cheddar cheese in place of the Velveeta cheese, but the dip won’t be as cheesy, and silky smooth, like it is with the Velveeta cheese. I also love the flavor that Velveeta adds. I might be strange, but I don’t mind it at all. If you choose to use cheese that has already been shredded, I advise doing so yourself. Add the cheese gradually, a handful at a time, and combine. You’ll have to taste it to see if you need to add more seasonings or salt because the flavor might be different.
Can I Make My Dip Thinner? Yes, you can make the dip thinner if it is too thick for your tastes or has thickened after sitting out for a while. Add some milk until the dip is the consistency you like. Make sure to add the milk over stovetop heat and stir until it is thoroughly incorporated and heated throughout.

Here are some of my helpful hints for successfully making this recipe in your own home:

Full-Fat Dairy Products: I strongly suggest using full-fat sour cream and cream cheese in this recipe for the best flavor and texture. Although the reduced-fat product can be used, I find that it is less thick and creamy and tastes less good (more watered down).
Drain Ground Beef: Make sure to drain the ground beef of all the excess moisture, grease, and oil in the pan from cooking to prevent a greasy and oily dip.
The only thing that will give you that creamy, silky smooth, totally cheesy tasty dip is Velveeta Cheese, so just trust me on this one.
Serving this dip with a variety of tortilla chips is one of my favorite ways to serve it. My family enjoys the lightly salted Tostitos, but you could also try serving it with nacho- or lime-flavored tortilla chips.
Keep It Warm When Serving: If you intend to serve this dip at a gathering, party, or football watch party, be sure to keep it warm throughout to prevent the dip from setting up and cooling. After the dip has been cooked on the stovetop, put it in a slow cooker and set it to the “warm” setting. It stays warm for several hours like that.

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How To Make Nachos With Velveeta Cheese And Ground Beef?

Ground Beef Nacho Dip

▢ 1 pound lean ground beef
▢ 16 ounces Velveeta cheese cubed
▢ 8 ounces cream cheese softened & cubed
▢ 1 can (15 oz) black beans (drained & rinsed)
▢ 1 can (10 oz) Rotel (mild, original, or hot)
▢ 1 packet mild taco seasoning
▢ 1/2 cup sour cream
▢ ½ teaspoon kosher salt
▢ ½ teaspoon cumin
▢ sliced green onions for garnish

When the ground beef is no longer pink, cook and crumble it in a skillet pan over medium-high heat. Drain the excess grease.
Add the cream cheese and Velveeta cheese cubes to the ground beef in the skillet pan. Stir and cook until cheese is melted.
Add the black beans, rotel, sour cream, cumin, salt, and taco seasoning. Stir to combine. Put a lid on the skillet pan, lower the heat, and let it cook for ten to fifteen minutes.
Sliced green onions should be added to the pan after it has been taken off the stove. Serve warm with tortilla chips. * The longer this dip sits at room temperature after cooking, the more it firms up (becomes less creamy and silky). Put the dip in a slow cooker and set it to the warm setting if you want it to stay creamy and silky.

Full-Fat Dairy Products: I strongly suggest using full-fat sour cream and cream cheese in this recipe for the best flavor and texture. Although the reduced-fat product can be used, I find that it is less thick and creamy and tastes less good (more watered down).
Drain Ground Beef: Make sure to drain the ground beef of all the excess moisture, grease, and oil in the pan from cooking to prevent a greasy and oily dip.
Use Velveeta Cheese: Just trust me on this one; it’s the only ingredient that will produce that delicious, creamy, silky-smooth dip.
Serving this dip with a variety of tortilla chips is one of my favorite ways to serve it. My family enjoys the lightly salted Tostitos, but you could also try serving it with nacho- or lime-flavored tortilla chips.
Keep It Warm When Serving: If you intend to serve this dip at a gathering, party, or football watch party, be sure to keep it warm throughout to prevent the dip from setting and cooling. After the dip has been cooked on the stovetop, put it in a slow cooker and set it to the warm setting. It stays warm for several hours like that.

How Do I Serve This Hot Cheesy Dip? Serve this dip right away while it’s still warm. Transfer the hot, cooked dip to a slow cooker on the warm setting if you plan to keep it out longer for a party or other gathering. It can stay in there for several hours. The longer the dip is left at room temperature off the stovetop, the more firm it becomes. Therefore, if leaving it at room temperature for a few hours during a party or gathering, be sure to have it on a low heat source.
Substitution Here are some ideas. Use a can of hot Rotel, chili powder, cayenne red pepper, diced green chilies, chopped jalapenos, or a packet of spicy taco seasoning to make it spicy. If you prefer really spicy food, you should add something to the recipe because it already has a mild amount of spice in it. Velveeta Cheese: Additional types of processed Velveeta cheese are available. There is white queso blanco version, spicier Mexican version, or a lower-fat version with 2% milk Any of them will work. In place of ground beef, feel free to substitute ground turkey. If you really want to, you can also add some ground sausage or chorizo. Just be sure to pour off any extra grease and oil before adding the remaining ingredients.
How to Keep In the fridge, leftovers will substantially firm up and harden. Place any remaining hot dip inside a skillet or saucepan and heat over medium heat until thoroughly warmed. To make it silky smooth once more, you’ll probably want to add some milk, water, or broth.
Of course, you could try using shredded cheddar cheese in place of the Velveeta cheese, but the dip won’t be as cheesy, and silky smooth, like it is with the Velveeta cheese. I also love the flavor that Velveeta adds. I might be strange, but I don’t mind it at all. If you choose to use cheese that has already been shredded, I advise doing so yourself. Add the cheese gradually, a handful at a time, and combine. You should test it to see if you need to add more seasonings or salt because the flavor may differ.
Can I Make My Dip Thinner? Yes, you can make the dip thinner if it is too thick for your tastes or has thickened after sitting out for a while. Just add some milk until the dip is the consistency you like. Make sure to add the milk over stovetop heat and stir until it is thoroughly incorporated and heated throughout.

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FAQ

Do you just melt Velveeta cheese for nachos?

Over low heat, gradually add the cheese and stir until completely melted. Although American, Cheddar, or Monterey Jack are all fantastic cheese alternatives that you can use, I find that using Velveeta is the best way to replicate traditional nacho cheese sauce at home.

How do you melt Velveeta block cheese for nachos?

Shred the cheese from the block or cut it into cubes measuring 12 inches in size. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium low heat. Once it is melted, add Velveeta cheese. Add 1/3 cup milk after the cheese has melted and stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until the mixture is smooth. Season with your favorite spices. Serve and enjoy!.

Do you put beef or cheese first on nachos?

A great tip for making nachos in layers and cooking them in between each if you’re serving to a larger group is to do so. Start by layering tortilla chips, cheese, salsa, jalapenos, and any other spicy ingredients like meat and vegetables on top of the chips. Remove the dish from the oven once the cheese has melted, then top with another layer and repeat the procedure.

What’s the best way to melt Velveeta cheese?

InstructionsShred the cheese or cut it into ½ inch cubes. Melt some butter in a saucepan over medium/low heat. Add Velveeta cheese. Stir continuously until it has melted approximately halfway. Add 7 tablespoons of milk after the cheese has melted, and stir constantly until the mixture is smooth.