Rotel Dip

5 from 1 vote

This Rotel Dip is rich, creamy, and built for sharing. It’s a one-pot, stovetop recipe made with ground beef, melted cheese, and Rotel-style tomatoes, perfect for game day or casual gatherings.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Course: Appetizer, dip, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Adrianna Adarme

Equipment

1 large pot or braiser
Silicon spatula

Ingredients

2 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 pound ground beef (I used 80%/20%)
1/2 yellow onion peeled and finely diced
1/4 green bell pepper finely diced
2 garlic cloves finely grated
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
½ (14.5-ounce) can of diced tomatoes with chiles such as Rotel
¾ cup evaporated milk or whole milk
16 ounces velveeta cut into cubes
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese cut into cubes
8 ounces Pepper Jack cut into cubes

Instructions

In a medium pot or skillet, set over medium-low heat, add in the olive oil. When warm, add the ground beef and break up using a wooden spoon. Add a few pinches of kosher salt. Continue cooking until mostly browned. Add in the diced yellow onion, bell pepper and garlic; cook for about 2-3 minutes, until slightly softened. Add in the spices and cook for an additional 5 minutes. At this point the beef should be thoroughly cooked and the onions and green pepper softened.
Pour in the pickled jalapenos (if using), diced tomatoes, milk, velveeta, sharp cheddar cheese and pepper jack. Mix until combined. Cover the pot and cook until everything is melted, about 3-4 minutes.
Uncover and mix everything together. Top with cilantro, diced red onion or green onions. Serve alongside tortilla chips.

Notes

Quick Tips

Keep the heat low once the cheese goes in. High heat can cause the queso to break or turn grainy.

Adjust the thickness as needed. Stir in a splash of milk to loosen the queso if it thickens as it sits.

Make it ahead. Reheat gently on the stovetop, stirring often, or in short bursts in the microwave.

Swap the protein if needed. Ground turkey or chorizo both work well with the same method.

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