Description
This Cowboy Queso Dip is the ultimate creamy, cheesy appetizer packed with ground beef, Gouda, Monterey Jack, black beans, and fresh toppings. Perfect for game nights, parties, or a cozy snack, this dip is bold, smoky, and irresistibly delicious. Serve it warm with corn chips, veggies, or toasted bread for a crowd-pleasing dish!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Queso Dip:
- 0.5 pounds ground beef
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Ground pepper, to taste
- ⅔ cup beef stock
- ½ cup Gouda cheese, finely shredded
- 1 ¼ cups Monterey Jack cheese, finely shredded
- ⅔ cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- 8 ounces canned tomatoes, drained
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
For Serving (Optional):
- Corn chips, tortilla chips, or crusty bread
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef.
- Season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste.
- Cook until the beef is fully browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Drain any excess grease and set the beef aside.
- Build the Base
- In the same skillet, pour in the beef stock and bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the black beans, diced red onion, and drained canned tomatoes.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Melt the Cheese
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and gradually add the shredded Gouda and Monterey Jack cheese.
- Stir continuously until the cheese is fully melted and smooth.
- Combine the Ingredients
- Return the cooked ground beef to the skillet and stir well.
- Mix everything together until the dip is fully incorporated and creamy.
- Garnish and Serve
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
- Serve immediately with corn chips, tortilla chips, or toasted bread.
Notes
- For extra spice, add chopped jalapeños or red pepper flakes.
- To keep the dip warm, serve in a slow cooker on low heat.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat on the stove over low heat, adding a splash of beef stock to loosen.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex