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This easy Cheese dip with Ground BEef is a nice hearty, hot dip that is great for game day! A lovely cheddar cheese dip that is perfect for sports viewing!
This Meaty queso dip is the perfect easy party appetizer for game day. Beef and beans make a wonderful hearty hot dip with great flavor.
Be sure to check out our delicious Beer Cheese dip too! Great for parties, gatherings and football season.
Why This Ground Beef Nacho Dip
Easy Recipe. This easy appetizer dip tastes like nachos. Made with beans, ground beef and cheese, this simple recipe is one you will make again and again.
Quick. This take only minutes to make and who doesn't like a quick appetizer idea. All you need is some ground beef, Then add refried beans and salsa (you can pick the level of heat), and top with a cheese blend. Perfect for game day parties.
Delicious Recipe. This tasty cheesy taco dip is the perfect dip for game day and viewing parties.The best part - this dip is delicious!
Cheese Dip with Ground Beef/Ground Beef Queso Dip
Ingredients for Dip
- refried beans
- cooked ground beef - I like to use a 80/20% lean ground beef. Ground beef should be drained.
- cheddar cheese - I use a sharp cheddar but mild works too
- green chiles
- chili powder
- taco seasoning - store bought or homemade taco seasoning
- bag of tortilla chips or corn chips
Full measurements in recipe card.
Steps to Make Beef Queso Dip
Step 1 - Brown ground beef and drain. Add taco seasoning.
Step 2- Mix refried beans, salsa and spices. Layer onto ground beef mixture. Top with cheese.
Step 3- Add green onion and bake.
Serve with Tortilla chips.
Pop it in the oven or microwave and you have a hearty and meaty hot dip.
Perfect with tortilla chips and salsa.
Great for the big game day, or an evening in with a good TV show. This hot and cheesy dip will have you smiling, even if your team isn't doing so well!
Pro Tips and Timesaver Shortcuts
- You can prepare this a da ahead, store in the refrigerator, and bake it the next day.
- You can also make this dip in a large skillet or cast iron pan on the stove top.
- You can double the recipe and make it ina slow cooker or crock pot.
Variations, Notes, and Substitutions
- You can substitute ground turkey or ground chicken for the ground beef.
- You can add some cream cheese to make this a creamier dip.
- You can substitute black beans for the refried beans.
- You can add a teaspoon of hot sauce or add some shredded pepper jack cheese to raise the heat level of this dip.
- You can add ½ can of Rotel tomatoes for a variation.
Serving and Storage Suggestions
- Serve with tortilla chips or corn chips and some homemade salsa.
- Top dip with green onions or black olives.
- Serve with sour cream and guacamole for the full nacho effect.
- You can preparet this a da ahead and bake it the next day
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
More Easy Dip Recipes
These easy dip recipes will delight yourparty guests
- Buffalo Chicken Dip with Blue Cheese
- Hot Sausage and Cream Cheese Dip Recipe
- Easy Taco Cups Appetizer Recipe
- Neiman Marcus Dip
- 7 Layer Dip - Also known as taco dip - a tasty layered bean dip.
- Buffalo Chicken Dip - Always a crowd pleaser and it disappears fast.
- Chorizo Green Chili Dip - A delicious hot cheese dip with chorizo.
- Glazed Chicken Wings – a nice chicken wing recipe that is kid-friendly and not spicy.
- Baked Jalapeno Poppers– a slightly spicy recipe that is great with co*cktails.
- Football Crispies - Cute football crispy treats that everyone loves!
Easy Cheddar Cheese Ground Beef Dip
We hope you love this cheesy dip recipe.
📖 Recipe
Cheese Dip with Ground Beef
Raquel Pineira
A delicious ground beef queso dip for a tasty hot appetizer.
5 from 32 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 194 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons chopped onions
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 can refried beans
- ½ cup mild red salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheese blend I like Monterey Jack/Cheddar
- 1 tablespoon regular taco seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
Instructions
In a frying pan over medium heat, brown onions and ground beef.
Use a wooden spoon to crumble beef into small pieces
Drain when beef is brown. Add taco seasoning and set aside.
Preheat over to 350°.
In a bowl, mix together refried beans, salsa and chili powder.
In a small casserole pan, add browned ground beef as bottom layer.
Add bean and salsa mixture.
Top with shredded cheese.
Bake uncovered in oven about 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.
Nutrition
Calories: 194kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 13gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 135mgPotassium: 165mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 92IUCalcium: 102mgIron: 1mg
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Rose | RoseBakes.com
This sounds perfect for a game day Raquel!
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Raquel
Thank you Rose! Good food is always a win! 🙂
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Akaleistar
Oh, yummy! That looks perfect for a party 🙂
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Raquel
It would be Ashley!
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Tamara
I have all the heart eyes for this. I would honestly treat it like a meal and call it a day. A happy, happy day.
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Raquel
That is my kind of meal too Tamara!
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Debbie
This sure is the perfect party dip! Easy too:)
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AJ
So... oddly, I don't like beans.. Think this would still work without them?Reply
Raquel
Yes, I would totally try it with just beef & cheese. You may have to up the cheese amount a bit for balance.
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Katie Shaw
This was really good! Added a few dashes of hot sauce.Reply