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    Ground Beef Cheese Dip Recipe

    Published: Jan 16, 2023 by Ang Paris · Leave a Comment
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    This delicious nacho dip is made and served right in a cast iron skillet - it's perfect for Cinco de Mayo, or anytime that you want to add a little Mexican flare to game night or any other gathering.
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    Ground Beef Cheese Dip - Melted manchego and Monterrey jack cheeses with ground beef, Roma tomatoes, peppers, onions and loads of spices make this dip irresistible. via @jugglingactmama

    Ground Beef Cheese Dip - Melted manchego and Monterrey jack cheeses with ground beef, Roma tomatoes, peppers, onions and loads of spices make this dip irresistible.

    close up of a skillet with Ground Beef Cheese Dip
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    • Ingredients
    • How to Make One-Pan Ground Beef Cheese Dip
    • What kind of cheeses melts best?
    • What to Serve with Beef and Cheese Dip
    • More Game Day Recipes
    • Ground Beef Cheese Dip Recipe
    • Nacho Skillet Dip
    • Cast Iron Skillet
    • What kind of cheeses melts best?
    • What to Serve with Beef and Cheese Dip

    I adore any kind of nacho or queso dip – especially when it’s homemade. (Forget that yellow block of goo!) There’s nothing tastier than fresh cheeses and Mexican seasonings and spices, except when you add ground beef and some veggies!

    This flavorful one-pan Ground Beef Cheese Dip is the perfect dish to serve for Cinco de Mayo or for any occasion - think game night or a delicious starter for Tex Mex night!

    Ingredients

    • onion, garlic, green pepper, jalapeno pepper, and Roma tomatoes
    • lean ground beef
    • cumin, coriander, chili powder, salt and pepper
    • manchego and Monterey jack cheeses

    This recipe is easy to adapt to suit your tastes. If you like a more mild dip, you could omit the jalapeno peppers. On the flip side, if you like it spicy, add more jalapenos or more chili powder.

    I love that this recipe is one-pan because it means less mess to clean up later! A cast-iron skillet is perfect for this dip recipe because it can withstand high heat. If you are using a different kind of pan, be sure to check if it can go from the stovetop to the oven without any problem.

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    How to Make One-Pan Ground Beef Cheese Dip

    1. Preheat the oven to 450-degrees.
    2. Heat the olive oil over medium heat in the cast iron skillet. Add the onion and peppers and cook until tender.
    3. Add the tomatoes and garlic and cook for 1-2 more minutes, taking care not to burn the garlic.
    4. Push the vegetable mixture to the outside of the pan and add the ground beef to the center.
    5. Brown the hamburger and season with cumin, coriander, pepper, and salt. Keep in mind Ground beef should always be cooked to an internal temperature of 160-degrees F according to FoodSafety.gov.
    6. Add the cheese cubes to the top of the pan, and sprinkle with the remaining cumin and coriander.
    7. Slide the skillet into the oven and cook until the cheeses are melted.
    8. Remove from the oven and stir gently. Serve hot.
    Ground Beef Cheese Dip in a skillet before it is baked.

    What kind of cheeses melts best?

    In this recipe, I am using a block of firm manchego which is a Spanish cheese that's perfect with the Mexican spices. Because Monterrey jack cheese melts so well, I'm also using that, Pepper jack would also be good if you like more spicy heat.

    Here are some other good melting cheeses for making this dip:

    • smoked gouda
    • Munster
    • fontina
    • provolone
    • gruyere

    You could also use cheddar but I suggest that you grate it instead of cutting it into cubes. And yes, if you really want to, you can use that yellow block of processed cheese. 😊

    What to Serve with Beef and Cheese Dip

    • I love the whole wheat tortilla chips that are shaped like scoops for loading up my chip with the maximum cheesy dip goodness. However, you can also try blue corn chips, crackers or even bagel chips!
    • Add more veggies to the mix by serving a mixture of broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, and celery for dipping.
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    Ground Beef Cheese Dip Recipe

    Is there anything more glorious than a hot skillet of melted cheese, ground beef, and veggies all seasoned to perfection? I think not.

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    Nacho Skillet Dip

    This delicious nacho dip is made and served right in a cast iron skillet - it's perfect for Cinco de Mayo, or anytime that you want to add a little Mexican flare to game night or any other gathering.
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Ground Beef Cheese Dip Recipe
    Servings: 6
    Author: Ang Paris

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    Equipment

    • cast iron skillet
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Cutting Board
    • Santoku Knife

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 medium onion minced
    • 1 medium green pepper diced small
    • 1 large jalapeno pepper minced
    • 1 large clove garlic minced
    • 3 roma tomatoes diced small
    • 1 lb lean ground hamburg
    • 1 tablespoon cumin divided
    • 1 tablespoon coriander divided
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder optional
    • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 8 oz manchego cheese cubed
    • 8 oz monterey jack cheese cubed

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 450-degrees.
    • Heat the olive oil over medium heat in the cast iron skillet. Add the onion and peppers and cook until tender.
      1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 medium onion, 1 medium green pepper, 1 large jalapeno pepper
    • Add the tomatoes and garlic and cook for 1-2 more minutes, taking care not to burn the garlic.
      1 large clove garlic, 3 roma tomatoes
    • Push the vegetable mixture to the outside of the pan and add the ground beef to the center.
      1 lb lean ground hamburg
    • Brown the beef and season with cumin, coriander, pepper and salt. Ground beef should always be cooked to an internal temperature of 160-degrees F according to FoodSafety.gov.
      1 tablespoon cumin, 1 tablespoon coriander, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • Add the cheese cubes to the top of the pan, and sprinkle with the remaining cumin and coriander.
      8 oz manchego cheese, 8 oz monterey jack cheese
    • Slide the skillet into the oven and cook until the cheeses are melted. Remove from the oven and stir gently.
    • Serve hot.

    Notes

    Cast Iron Skillet

    I love that this recipe is one-pan because it means less mess to clean up later! A cast-iron skillet is perfect for this dip recipe because it can withstand high heat. If you are using a different kind of pan, be sure to check if it can go from the stovetop to the oven without any problem.

    What kind of cheeses melts best?

    In this recipe, I am using a block of firm manchego which is a Spanish cheese that's perfect with the Mexican spices. Because Monterrey jack cheese melts so well, I'm also using that, Pepper jack would also be good if you like more spicy heat.
    Here are some other good melting cheeses for making this dip:
    • smoked gouda
    • Munster
    • fontina
    • provolone
    • gruyere
    You could also use cheddar but I suggest that you grate it instead of cutting it into cubes. And yes, if you really want to, you can use that yellow block of processed cheese. 😊

    What to Serve with Beef and Cheese Dip

    • I love the whole wheat tortilla chips that are shaped like scoops for loading up my chip with the maximum cheesy dip goodness. However, you can also try blue corn chips, crackers or even bagel chips!
    • Add more veggies to the mix by serving a mixture of broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, and celery for dipping.

    For best results, be sure to check our Tips and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help your delicious recipe come out perfectly.

    Please Note: I am not a registered dietician. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.
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