Melty Rotel Dip with Ground Beef (Print)
Creamy beef and cheese dip with spicy Rotel tomatoes, ready in 25 minutes for any gathering.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 pound lean ground beef
→ Vegetables & Canned Goods
02 - 1 (10-ounce) can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
→ Dairy
04 - 16 ounces processed cheese, cubed
05 - 3/4 cup sour cream
→ Seasonings
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Serving
10 - Tortilla chips, for serving
11 - Sliced green onions or chopped cilantro
# How To Make It:
01 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and chopped onion. Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
02 - Pour in the Rotel tomatoes with their juices. Sprinkle in garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine and cook for 2 minutes.
03 - Reduce heat to low. Add the cubed processed cheese to the skillet. Stir frequently until completely melted and the mixture is smooth, about 5–7 minutes.
04 - Remove the skillet from heat. Fold in the sour cream until fully incorporated and creamy.
05 - Transfer to a serving bowl or slow cooker set to warm. Garnish with sliced green onions or cilantro if desired. Serve hot with tortilla chips.
# Expert Tips:
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- It comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like you spent all day babysitting it
- The combination of spicy tomatoes seasoned beef and cool sour cream creates this incredible sweet spot of heat and cream
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- I learned the hard way that adding the sour cream while the heat is still on causes it to separate into an unappetizing mess
- Cubing the cheese before you start cooking makes a huge difference in how evenly and quickly it melts
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- If the dip seems too thick you can add a splash of milk or cream while melting the cheese to reach your desired consistency
- Leftovers reheat beautifully in the microwave just stir every 30 seconds so it heats evenly