Beef Taco Queso Dip

Prep:  30 Minutes
Total Time:  30 Minutes
Servings:  10

Ingredient List

  • 1 lb ground beef (at least 80% lean)
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ Organic Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 packet (1 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, cubed
  • 3/4 cup Corona™ Extra beer
  • 1 package (7 oz) Old El Paso™ Shredded Mexican Style 4 Cheese Blend
  • 1 can (4 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles, drained
  • 1 package (8.2 oz) Old El Paso™ Flour Tortillas for Soft Tacos and Fajitas (10 count), heated as directed on package

Preparation

  1. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain. Decrease heat to medium. Stir in tomatoes, taco seasoning mix and red pepper. Cook 1 to 2 minutes longer or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat; spread beef mixture in even layer in the skillet.
  2. In 2-quart saucepan, heat cream cheese and beer over medium-low heat 3 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly with whisk, until cream cheese is completely melted.
  3. Stir in Mexican 4 cheese blend a little at a time until melted and sauce is smooth, about 4 minutes. Stir in green chiles. Pour over beef mixture in skillet. Serve with tortillas.

Expert Tips

  • Chopped fresh tomatoes and green onions make a picture-perfect garnish for this easy queso dip with meat.
  • Want to switch up the vehicle for this taco cheese dip with meat? Chips can be served with or in place of the warm tortillas

Nutrition

  • About 1/2 Cup Calories 350 (Calories from Fat 190);  Total Fat 22g (Saturated Fat 12g ,Trans Fat 1/2g);  Cholesterol 75mg;  Sodium 660mg;  Potassium 240mg;  Total Carbohydrate 22g (Dietary Fiber 1g ,Sugars 4g);  Protein 16g
  • % Daily Value: Vitamin A 6%;  Vitamin C 0%;  Calcium 20%;  Iron 15%
  • Exchanges: 1 Starch;  1/2 Other Carbohydrate;  1 High-Fat Meat;  1 1/2 Fat
  • Carbohydrate Choice: 1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet