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Slow Cooker Beef Queso Dip

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By: lalainePosted: 09/18/2018Updated: 10/06/2021
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Slow Cooker Beef Queso Dip is easy to make with simple pantry ingredients and in the crockpot. Meaty, cheesy, and with the right amount of heat, it’s the ultimate party food!

Slow Cooker Beef Queso Dip
Slow Cooker Beef Queso Dip

With so many wonderful slow cooker recipes around,  I had a hard time narrowing down what to feature first on the blog. I guess the best plan is to start with my top ten favorite things to make and slow cooker queso dip definitely tops the list.

If you’re looking for the ultimate party food, you’re in luck! Meaty, cheesy, and with just the right amount of heat, this ground beef and cheese dip is a guaranteed crowd pleaser. It’s amazing for chip dipping yet equally scrumptious ladled on french fries or baked potatoes.

taco ground beef, cubed velveeta cheese, diced green chilies, diced jalapenos

How to make Velveeta cheese dip

This queso dip is short on prep but big on flavors. Not only is it incredibly tasty, but it’s also simple to make with simple pantry ingredients and minimum prep.

The only hands-on part of the recipe is cooking the ground beef in a pan which takes but a few minutes. After the meat is nicely browned and seasoned, it’s thrown into the crockpot along with the cubed Velveeta cheese, diced green chilies, and diced jalapenos for 1 to 2 hours to heat and melt into the creamiest, chunkiest and tastiest dip ever!

If you can’t wait for the slow cooker to do its magic (I hear you!), the cheese dip can also be made on the stovetop. Brown the ground beef per recipe below, add the cubed Velveeta and diced peppers. Cook on medium heat, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and the mixture is completely heated.

Beef cheese dip in a slow cooker

Helpful tips

  • The taco seasoning adds an extra dimension of flavor; you can use homemade or a 1.25-ounce packet per pound of ground beef.
  • Want variety? Switch ground beef with bulk spicy pork sausage or chorizo and skip the taco seasoning.
  • If you prefer not to use processed cheese (Velveeta), swap with 8 ounces cream cheese and 3 cups of freshly-shredded cheddar, Colby jack or combination of both. Please note that the texture and consistency might not be as smooth and velvety.
  • I used diced green chilies and diced jalapenos but feel free to substitute with two 10-ounce each Rotel or your favorite brand of salsa.
  • If you want to speed up the process, you can cook the dip on the stovetop and transfer to the crockpot to keep warm for the party.

dipping corn chips in slow cooker queso dip

What to Serve with Cheese Dip

This beefed-up cheese dip is seriously addicting, expect guests to huddle around the crockpot!

Keeping it in the slow cooker ensures it’s nice and warm throughout the party but to prevent double-dipping make sure to set out small serving cups on the counter along with various dippers such corn chips, crudites, and crackers.

Take your dip party to the next level by setting out different topping choices guests can dress up their dip with.

  • crisp bacon crumbles
  • pico de gallo (fresh tomato salsa)
  • diced avocados
  • canned black beans
  • sliced olives
  • sour cream
  • chopped cilantro or green onions
  • diced red bell peppers
  • chopped red onions
  • sliced pickled jalapenos
  • shredded cheese

How to freeze queso dip

Not only can you easily double the recipe to feed a large crowd, but it’s also a great make-ahead appetizer.

  • Allow to cool completely, transfer into airtight containers, and keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up 2 months.
  • Thaw and reheat when ready to serve.

Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @TheRecipePot on Facebook and Instagram!

dipping corn chips in slow cooker queso dip
3.74 from 114 votes

Slow Cooker Beef Queso Dip

Crockpot Queso Dip with ground beef is meaty, cheesy, and seriously addictive! It's the ultimate game day or party food!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
Author: lalaine
Course: Appetizer, Snack
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12 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 onion, peeled and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 packet (1.25 ounces) taco seasoning
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 32 ounces processed American cheese (Velveeta), cubed
  • 2 cans (7 ounces each) diced green chilies, drained
  • 1 can (4 ounces) diced jalapenos, drained

Instructions

  • In a wide pan over medium heat, add ground beef and cook, breaking apart with the back of a spoon, until no longer pink and begins to release fat.
  • Add onions and garlic. Continue to cook until softened and beef is lightly browned. Drain excess grease.
  • Add taco seasoning and water. Bring to a simmer and continue to cook for about 10 minutes or until beef is cooked and liquid is mostly reduced.
  • Transfer taco meat to a 2-qt slow cooker. Add cubed cheese, diced green chilies, and diced jalapenos.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for about 1 to 2 hours or on LOW for about 3 to 4 hours. 
  • Stir to distribute. To serve, keep in the crockpot at the warm setting. 

Nutrition Information

Calories: 283kcal, Carbohydrates: 13g, Protein: 21g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 58mg, Sodium: 1467mg, Potassium: 498mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 1095IU, Vitamin C: 8.3mg, Calcium: 464mg, Iron: 1.7mg

“This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.”

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  1. Dave says

    Posted on 10/27/18 at 4:44 pm

    Looking forward to trying this on the stove top tonight

    Reply
    • lalaine says

      Posted on 11/1/18 at 10:50 pm

      Enjoy! 🙂

      Reply
  2. MB says

    Posted on 4/3/19 at 5:46 pm

    Can you double this recipe for a larger crockpot?

    Reply
    • lalaine says

      Posted on 7/22/20 at 11:13 am

      Yes, you can 🙂

      Reply
  3. Arelly says

    Posted on 9/26/19 at 7:33 pm

    Do you drain the chilies or jalapeños?

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    • lalaine says

      Posted on 7/22/20 at 11:17 am

      I apologize for the oversight. Yes, please, drain them. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Stacie says

    Posted on 2/2/20 at 7:00 pm

    So I drain all of the chilis and peppers?

    Reply
    • lalaine says

      Posted on 7/22/20 at 11:16 am

      Yes, drain them. Corrected the recipe to clarify this. Thank you for bringing it to my attention.

      Reply
  5. Susan says

    Posted on 5/23/20 at 2:22 pm

    Do you drain the canned jalapeños and chilies?

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    • lalaine says

      Posted on 7/22/20 at 11:16 am

      Yes, please, drain them 🙂 I corrected the recipe to clarify. Thank you so much!

      Reply
    • lalaine says

      Posted on 7/22/20 at 12:19 pm

      I don’t drain them 🙂

      Reply

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