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    3 Ingredient Velveeta Rotel Dip with Ground Beef

    Published: Aug 5, 2022 ยท Updated: Nov 21, 2023 by Tammilee ยท This post may contain affiliate links

    Easy Velveeta Rotel Dip Recipe only takes three ingredients and a few minutes to make! This quick and easy appetizer dip tastes fantastic and is a party favorite.

    Velveeta Rotel Dip over a hand holding a tortilla chip with dip on it above a cast iron skillet filled with dip

    Velveeta Rotel Dip with Ground Beef

    Contents show
    Velveeta Rotel Dip with Ground Beef
    Ingredients Needed
    Equipment Needed
    How to make Velveeta Rotel Dip with Ground Beef
    Slow Cooker Velveeta Dip Recipe
    Preparation and Storage
    Recipe Variations
    Tips for the Best Velveeta Rotel Dip with Ground Beef
    What to Serve with Velveeta Rotel Dip with Ground Beef
    When to Serve
    Great Recipe Collections
    Velveeta Rotel Dip with Ground Beef
    Ingredients
    Instructions
    Kitchen Tools
    Nutrition

    I love how quick and easy it is to make this creamy Velveeta queso with hamburger meat. You only need four ingredients and a few minutes to heat everything.

    Perfect for game days, holiday parties, potlucks, or any time you want a quick and easy queso dip.

    It perfectly combines Rotel tomatoes, green chilies and spices, Velveeta cheese, hamburger, and seasoning. This dip is one of our favorite easy dip recipes.

    You can customize this Rotel cheese dip if you want it spicy or mild.

    Velveeta original box, Rotel Mild Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies, and 80/20 ground beef in a package

    Ingredients Needed

    Here is a quick overview of the simple ingredients needed to make Velveeta Rotel Dip with Ground Beef! The printable recipe card at the bottom of the post includes specific measurements and step-by-step instructions.

    • Velveeta
    • Rotel Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies
    • Ground Beefย 

    Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, toasted bread, carrots, celery, pretzels, breadsticks, broccoli, veggies, or any of your favorite dippers.

    Ground Beef -ย  You can also use ground turkey, ground sausage, chicken, or veggie meal crumbles.

    Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies - Rotel comes in spicy, fire roasted, original, no salt added, or mild. It is up to you which can of Rotel tomatoes you use. If you don't have any Rotel you can sub with salsa.

    Optional - To make it even cheesier you can sprinkle cheddar cheese over the top of it. You can make it even creamier by adding in a brick of cream cheese.

    Add in chili powder or taco seasoning for extra flavor while cooking the hamburger.

    Optional toppings - sour cream, diced jalapenos, chipotle peppers, or avocado, green onions

    Equipment Needed

    • Large Skillet - Make sure to use a large enough skillet that you easily mix everything together.
    • Hamburger Mix n Chop
    • Heat resistant potholders - A couple of years ago we had a fire scare when we didn't realize we had turned a burner on and a cloth potholder caught fire. Thankfully we walked by the kitchen and saw the smoke and were able to get it out ourselves. Since then we have only used these heat-resistant potholders.
    • Serving Dish - this can be served in a cast-iron skillet or in a serving dish.ย This recipe can be served in a slow cooker to keep it warm for parties.

    How to make Velveeta Rotel Dip with Ground Beef

    I've included complete instructions in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post, but here's a quick version.

    Ground beef being broken up in a cast iron skillet

    Step 1 - Brown ground beef over medium heat on the stove top until cooked. Crumble with mix n chop until the hamburger is no longer pink.

    If you are adding in taco seasoning or chili powder I suggest adding it in while the ground beef is cooking.

    Velveeta cubes and ground beef in a cast iron skillet

    Diced tomatoes on top of velveeta and ground beef in a cast iron skillet

    Step 2 - Drain excess grease from the pan. Add in Velveeta, Rotel, and Chili Powder. Stir until smooth and melted.

    Do NOT drain the Rotel before adding it to the ground beef!!!!

    Ground beef and diced tomato dip in a cast iron skillet

    Step 3 - Serve hot with tortilla chips

    Slow Cooker Velveeta Dip Recipe

    This dip can come together in a CrockPot. Brown the beef using the stovetop, drain the grease, and then add the hamburger meat into the slow cooker with the Velveeta and Ro-tel.

    Turn the slow cooker to low and stir until everything is melted and smooth. Turn the CrockPot to warm before serving.

    Rotel dip in a cast iron skillet next to a bowl of tortilla chips and a cloth napkin

    Preparation and Storage

    Make Ahead: This recipe comes together in only 15 minutes from start to finish, meaning you can make it to order anytime you need a yummy, savory dip.

    Storage: Refrigerate Velveeta Rotel Dip leftovers in an airtight container and enjoy them within three days.

    Freezing/How to Freeze: Freeze leftovers in an airtight, freezer-safe container and enjoy them within three months.

    How to Reheat: Leftover portions of this classic cheesy queso dip reheat well using the microwave, stovetop, or slow cooker, depending on how many you need to prepare. Thaw frozen leftovers overnight in the fridge to ensure they reheat evenly.

    ย 

    Recipe Variations

    Substitutions:

    You can also use ground turkey, sausage, chicken, or veggie meat crumbles if you donโ€™t want to use ground beef.

    Rotel comes in spicy, fire-roasted, original, no salt added, or mild varieties. It is up to you which can of Rotel tomatoes you use. You can substitute it with salsa if you don't have any Rotel.

    Vegetarian Option: Replace the ground beef with meatless crumbles to make this dip vegetarian.

    Vegan Option: In addition to the guidance for vegetarians, vegans should replace Velveeta with a plant-based alternative to make this recipe vegan.

    Gluten-Free: The ingredients in this dip, including Velveeta and Rotel, are gluten-free, making it safe for a gluten-free diet.

    Alcohol-Free Option: We do not use alcohol in our dip, but we have seen other recipes that add beer if a Velveeta Rotel Beer Queso Dip sounds yummy to you!

    Smaller Serving Size + Larger Group/More Servings: The written recipe makes 12 servings and scales easily to your desired yield.

    Make It Spicy: Add chili powder or taco seasoning while cooking the hamburger for extra flavor and spice.

    Sugar-Free: The written recipe contains 2 grams of sugar per serving, with no single ingredient containing a significant amount.

    Rotel ground beef dip in a cast iron skillet next to a white bowl with tortilla chips and a cloth napkin

    Tips for the Best Velveeta Rotel Dip with Ground Beef

    • Serve this dip with tortilla chips, crackers, toasted bread, carrots, celery, pretzels, breadsticks, broccoli, veggies, or any of your favorite dippers.ย 
    • To make it even cheesier, you can sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over it. Adding a brick of cream cheese can also make it even creamier.
    • If the cheese starts to harden, you can place your skillet back on the stovetop over medium heat to reheat it.
    • Nutrition information, including calories, protein, calcium, carbohydrates, fiber, vitamin c, potassium, cholesterol, sodium, trans fat, monounsaturated fat, polyunsaturated fat, and more, will vary depending on the products used.

    What to Serve with Velveeta Rotel Dip with Ground Beef

    Aside from serving this cheesy and beefy dip with cold-cut veggies and a selection of sturdy chips, you can pair it with other tailgating and snacktime favorites for a game-day-ready appetizer platter in no time! Here are some menu planning suggestions.

    Sides: CrockPot Chipotle Honey Meatballs, CrockPot Swedish Meatballs, CrockPot Cranberry Barbecue Meatballs, CrockPot Spicy Mango Jerk Wings, CrockPot Mexican Chili over Fritos, CrockPot Honey Sriracha Barbecue Wings, CrockPot Beer-Braised Kielbasa

    Main Dishes: CrockPot Chili Mac and Cheese, CrockPot Bacon Mac and Cheese, CrockPot Kielbasa and Sauerkraut, CrockPot Beer Chili, CrockPot Cuban Pork Sandwiches, Buffalo Chicken Wontons, CrockPot Bacon Ranch Chicken, CrockPot Buffalo Sloppy Joes

    Desserts: Red Velvet Brownies, Chocolate Coconut 5 Layer Bars, CrockPot Mixed Berry Cobbler, Black Bean Brownies, Easy Homemade Banana Bread, Salty & Sweet Ruffles Marshmallow Treats, Peanut Butter Bacon Cookies, Molasses Cookies

    Drinks: Coke Slushie, Kool-Aid Slushie, Red Robin Freckled Lemonade, Brazilian Lemonade, Sonic Ocean Water, CopyCat McDonald's Sweet Tea, Watermelon Agua Fresca

    When to Serve

    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Potlucks
    • Family and Friends Gatherings
    • Game Day

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    Velveeta Rotel Dip in a cast iron skillet next to a bowl of chips

    Velveeta Rotel Dip with Ground Beef

    Easy 3 ingredient Velveeta Rotel Dip with Ground Beef takes minutes to prepare and tastes amazing. The perfect party appetizer.
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 142kcal
    Author: Tammilee Tips

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound Ground Beef
    • 8 Ounce Velveeta cheese cubed
    • 10 Ounce RO-TEL Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies

    Instructions

    • Brown ground beef in a skillet until no longer pink. Drain great from the skillet.
    • Add Velveeta and Rotel to the ground beef and stir until smooth.

    Kitchen Tools

    • 10 inch Cast Iron Skillet

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Velveeta Rotel Dip with Ground Beef
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 142 Calories from Fat 90
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 10g15%
    Saturated Fat 4g25%
    Trans Fat 0.5g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
    Monounsaturated Fat 3g
    Cholesterol 35mg12%
    Sodium 359mg16%
    Potassium 212mg6%
    Carbohydrates 3g1%
    Fiber 0.2g1%
    Sugar 2g2%
    Protein 10g20%
    Vitamin A 213IU4%
    Vitamin C 2mg2%
    Calcium 123mg12%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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