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Velveeta Queso – (Cowboy Queso)

September 28, 2025

Velveeta Queso is the ultimate crowd-pleasing dip, rich, creamy, and packed with bold flavors. With smooth Velveeta cheese as the base, it transforms simple ingredients into something irresistible. Perfect for game day, parties, or casual snacking, this recipe always delivers.

What makes Velveeta Queso stand out is the hearty mix of beef, black beans, and even a splash of beer for extra flavor. It’s a dip that feels indulgent yet easy to make, satisfying both comfort cravings and big appetites. Serve it warm, and watch it disappear fast at any gathering.

Velveeta Queso

Velveeta Queso

Velveeta Queso

Velveeta Queso is the ultimate crowd-pleasing dip, rich, creamy, and packed with bold flavors. With smooth Velveeta cheese as the base, it transforms simple ingredients into something irresistible. Perfect for game day, parties, or casual snacking, this recipe always delivers.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. ground beef
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of Red Pepper Flakes, optional
  • 3/4 cup Pale Ale, I use Tuckerman Pale Ale
  • 1/2 cup Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
  • 16 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
  • 1 14.5 oz. can Rotel Tomatoes, partially drained
  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

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Notes

Beer Substitution Options:

  • Chicken or beef broth make great beer substitutes in this recipe.
  • Root beer or coke adds interesting flavors in place of beer as well.

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