Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Brown the Meat
- Place your skillet over medium-high heat
- Add the ground beef and break it into small pieces
- Add diced onion if using
- Cook until no pink remains (about 8-10 minutes)
- Stir in taco seasoning
- Drain excess fat
Prepare the Cheese
- Cut Velveeta into 1-inch cubes for faster melting
- Place cheese cubes in microwave-safe bowl
- Add both cans of Rotel (don't drain!)
- Microwave for 5 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes
- Keep stirring until smooth
Mix and Serve
- Add cooked ground beef to cheese mixture
- Stir until well combined
- Transfer to serving bowl
- Keep warm in slow cooker if desired
- Serve with tortilla chips and vegetables
- Dietary Benefits & Serving Suggestions
- High in protein from the ground beef
- Can be made gluten-free with the right cheese brand
- Perfect for low-carb diets if served with vegetables
- Great for feeding large groups
- Easy to transport for potlucks
Nutrition
Notes
- Brown meat ahead of time
- Use pre-shredded cheese (though it won't melt as smoothly)
- Keep warm in a slow cooker during parties
- Prep vegetables for dipping the day before