Chili Con Queso Dip
Equipment
- 1 Medium saucepan
- 1 Wooden spoon
- 1 measuring cup
- 1 Knife
- 1 Cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until onion is translucent.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Drain excess fat from the saucepan.
- Stir in diced tomatoes with green chilies.
- Add chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper; stir to combine.
- Lower heat and add cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese gradually, stirring until melted.
- Pour in milk, stirring continuously until the mixture is smooth.
- Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
When making chili con queso dip, it's important to add the cheese gradually and stir continuously to ensure a smooth, creamy texture. If the dip becomes too thick, you can thin it out by adding a little more milk. Adjust the spices according to your taste preference; for more heat, consider adding a chopped jalapeño pepper. Serve it warm with tortilla chips for the best experience.
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