Cowboy Queso Recipe
This Cowboy Queso is like the perfect mashup of cheesy goodness and hearty comfort food. It’s got everything—ground beef, spicy sausage, and three kinds of cheese that melt together into one delicious, gooey dip. Plus, there’s a little something extra with black beans, corn, and fresh toppings like avocado and sour cream. It’s so good, you might even skip dinner! Just grab some tortilla chips, and dive right in. Whether it’s for a party, game day, or just because you’re craving something cheesy, this queso never lasts long!
Servings
Ingredients
- 8 oz ground beef
- 8 oz bulk Italian sausage
- 1/2 c chopped red onion
- 1/2 c chopped red bell pepper
- 1 jalapeño seeded and minced
- 1 10 oz can diced tomatoes and green chiles (like RO*TEL®)
- 8 oz Velveeta® cheese cubed
- 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 8 oz shredded Pepper Jack or Monterey Jack cheese
- 3/4 c black beans rinsed and drained
- 1/2 c frozen corn
- 3/4 c diced avocado about half an avocado
- 1/4 c sour cream
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- Tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Heat a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over a grill or open flame. If you’re using an outdoor grill, preheat it to medium-high heat, around 375°F to 400°F.
- Once the skillet is hot, toss in the ground beef, sausage, chopped onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño. Stir everything around as it cooks, breaking up the meat as you go. After about 8 minutes, when the meat is browned and the veggies are softened, drain off any excess grease.
- Next, stir in the diced tomatoes with green chiles, Velveeta, cream cheese, shredded Pepper Jack, black beans, and corn. Cover the skillet with foil and let it all cook for about 8 minutes, letting the cheeses melt together.
- After 8 minutes, take off the foil and give everything a good stir. Let it cook for another 2 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and everything is bubbly.
- Top it off with diced avocado, a dollop of sour cream, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. Serve hot with tortilla chips, and get ready to dig in!
Notes
Good news—this Cowboy Queso can easily be made gluten-free! Most of the ingredients are naturally gluten-free, but you’ll want to double-check the sausage, canned ingredients, and Velveeta to make sure they’re certified gluten-free. And of course, don’t forget to swap out the regular tortilla chips for gluten-free ones. With just a few small changes, you can enjoy this cheesy, meaty goodness without worrying about gluten. No one will even notice the difference!