A quick and easy Velveeta queso dip loaded with beefy goodness. This shortcut recipe makes for an easy last minute dip! Keep this appetizer recipe on hand since it needs just one pan and goes from stovetop to tabletop in less than 20 minutes!

Favorite Shortcut Queso

This beef queso dip goes with anything, we especially love tortilla chips and taquitos for dipping. Beef queso dip is a great make-and-take appetizer and needs just one pan! Keep it warm in a mini Crockpot and serve with your fave dippables! Make ahead and store it in the refrigerator until it’s ready for reheating and serving! Keep it mild, or make it spicy by adding chopped green chiles, sliced jalapenos, or a jar of salsa! Beef queso dip does double duty as a topping for Hamburgers, hot dogs, or Easy Ground Beef Tacos! And don’t forget the nachos!

Ingredients & Variations

Beef queso dip has few ingredients, but room for so many more delicious add-ins! BEEF Ground beef gives queso dip its hearty texture, but ground sausage will do as well! Going meat-free? No problem! Replace the ground beef with a can of drained black beans! CHEESE Velveeta processed cheese was made for recipes like queso dip! It melts easily and has a bright, tangy flavor! If you don’t want to use Velveeta, swap it for cream cheese and add some extra sharp cheddar. SALSA is great in this recipe but swap it for a can or Rotel tomatoes (including the juices). EXTRAS Add in other ingredients like a can of drained corn, sliced jalapenos or black olives, or finely chopped zucchini or spinach!

How to Make Beef Queso Dip

It doesn’t get any easier than these simple steps:

How to Store Leftovers

Keep leftover beef queso dip in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Heat up small portions in the microwave and larger portions on the stovetop before serving.

More Mexican-Inspired Recipes

Pico de Gallo – Easy and delicious! Mexican Corn Dip Rotel Dip Mango Margaritas – So refreshing! Easy Cheesy Nachos

Did you make this Beef Queso Dip? Be sure to leave a rating and a comment below!  This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Jose Ole. The opinions and text are all mine. © SpendWithPennies.com. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited. Please view my photo use policy here.

Cheesy Beef Queso Dip - 82Cheesy Beef Queso Dip - 44Cheesy Beef Queso Dip - 42Cheesy Beef Queso Dip - 47Cheesy Beef Queso Dip - 7Cheesy Beef Queso Dip - 31Cheesy Beef Queso Dip - 76Cheesy Beef Queso Dip - 56Cheesy Beef Queso Dip - 77Cheesy Beef Queso Dip - 41Cheesy Beef Queso Dip - 97Cheesy Beef Queso Dip - 81Cheesy Beef Queso Dip - 57