Taco Queso Dip Recipe

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Joshua Bousel
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Joshua Bousel
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Updated March 21, 2019
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Recipe Details

Taco Queso Dip Recipe

Active 25 mins
Total 30 mins
Serves 8 to 10 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound Monterey Jack cheese, grated

  • 1/2 pound sharp cheddar cheese, grated

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion

  • 1 small jalapeño, stemmed, seeded, and finely diced

  • 1 teaspoon garlic (about 1 medium clove)

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1/2 pound ground beef chuck

  • 1/4 cup salsa

  • 5 ounces evaporated milk

  • 1/4 cup sour cream

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

  • 1/2 teaspoon zest from 1 lime

  • Kosher salt

Directions

  1. Place monterey jack and cheddar cheese in a medium bowl and toss with cornstarch until evenly coated. Set aside.

  2. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add in onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned around the edges, about 5 minutes. Add in jalapeño, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and oregano and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add in ground beef and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in salsa, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 5 minutes.

  3. Stir in evaporated milk, scraping bottom of pan to release any fond, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and add in cheese. Stir constantly until cheese is melted and smooth. Stir in sour cream, cilantro, and lime zest. Season with salt to taste. Transfer to a bowl and serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
290Calories
23gFat
5gCarbs
17gProtein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8 to 10
Amount per serving
Calories290
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23g29%
Saturated Fat 12g58%
Cholesterol 66mg22%
Sodium 497mg22%
Total Carbohydrate 5g2%
Dietary Fiber 0g2%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 17g
Vitamin C 3mg13%
Calcium 392mg30%
Iron 1mg6%
Potassium 199mg4%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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