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Cowboy Queso: A Creamy Delight for Your Next Gathering!

Cowboy Queso is a creamy and flavorful dip made with ground beef, cheese, and a variety of vegetables, perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 bell pepper diced (any color)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can 10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 can 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • 8 ounces cream cheese cubed
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro chopped (for garnish)
  • Tortilla chips for serving

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  2. Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  3. Mix in the diced tomatoes with green chilies, black beans, corn, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir to combine and let simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Lower the heat and add the cream cheese, stirring until melted and fully incorporated. Gradually add the shredded cheddar cheese, mixing until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve warm with tortilla chips for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/6 of the recipeCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 22gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or use pepper jack cheese instead of cheddar.
  • To make it vegetarian, substitute the ground beef with a plant-based meat alternative or increase the amount of beans and corn.

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