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This Chili’s Skillet Queso is a creamy, cheesy Tex-Mex dip loaded with seasoned ground beef, tomatoes with green chilies, and melted cheddar cheese. Inspired by the famous restaurant appetizer, this easy skillet queso recipe is perfect for parties, game days, and sharing with crispy tortilla chips.

Ingredients

  • ½ lb ground beef

  • ½ small onion, finely chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 8 oz processed cheese, cubed

  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

  • 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies

  • ½ cup milk

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.

  • Add the chopped onion and cook for about 3 minutes until softened.

  • Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

  • Drain any excess grease from the skillet.

  • Add the diced tomatoes with green chilies, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.

  • Reduce the heat to low and add the cubed processed cheese and shredded cheddar cheese.

  • Pour in the milk and stir continuously until the cheese melts and the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.

  • Allow the queso to simmer gently for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.

  • Serve warm directly from the skillet with tortilla chips.

Notes

Use low heat when melting the cheese to prevent the sauce from separating.Add a little extra milk if the queso becomes too thick.Freshly shredded cheese melts more smoothly than pre-shredded cheese.You can keep the queso warm for parties in a small slow cooker or warming dish.

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