Cowboy Cheese Dip
A creamy, beefy dip with a hint of spice from tomatoes and green chilies, perfect for game days or parties.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef Use an 80/20 blend for richer flavor.
- 1 cup diced tomatoes with green chilies Choose a brand with thicker tomato pieces.
- 1 cup cream cheese Soften at room temperature for easier mixing.
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese A mid-sharp cheddar melts better.
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- to taste none tortilla chips For serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef. Break the meat up with a spatula and cook until no longer pink, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Add the diced onion and bell peppers to the skillet with the beef. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until the onions are translucent and peppers have softened.
- Sprinkle in the taco seasoning and pour the diced tomatoes with green chilies into the skillet. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is warm.
- Reduce the heat to low. Add the softened cream cheese in chunks and stir until it melts into the beef mixture.
- Once the cream cheese is incorporated, fold in the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack until the dip is smooth and glossy.
- Keep the dip on low heat and serve it straight from the skillet with sturdy tortilla chips.
Notes
This dip can be made ahead of time and reheats well. For a lighter version, substitute ground beef with shredded rotisserie chicken.