Description
This classic Rotel Dip is a quick and delicious warm cheese dip featuring seasoned ground beef, spicy diced tomatoes with chilies, and creamy Velveeta cheese. Perfect for game days, parties, or casual snacking, it’s ready in just 15 minutes and serves 8 people. Garnish with fresh herbs and diced tomatoes for extra flavor and a pop of color.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (lean, medium, or extra lean)
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning (or 1/2 tsp each chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin)
- 1 can Rotel (10 ounces, or 1 can diced tomatoes with chilies)
- 1 brick Velveeta cheese (2 cups, 16 ounces, cubed)
Garnishes (optional)
- Diced tomatoes (reserved 1 tbsp from Rotel can)
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- Green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: Heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat. Add the ground beef and use a wooden spoon to break it apart. Cook until no pink remains and the meat is fully cooked, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat to reduce greasiness.
- Add Seasoning and Rotel: Lower the heat to medium and stir in the taco seasoning and the entire can of Rotel including the juices. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the flavors meld and the sauce starts simmering. Optionally, reserve 1 tablespoon of diced tomatoes for garnishing later.
- Melt the Cheese: Add the cubed Velveeta cheese to the skillet. Continuously stir the mixture until the cheese completely melts into a smooth, creamy dip.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally top the dip with reserved diced tomatoes, chopped fresh parsley or cilantro, and sliced green onions. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, crostini, or toasted baguette slices for dipping and enjoy!
Notes
- Draining excess fat after cooking the beef helps prevent the dip from being too greasy.
- For a spicier dip, add extra chili powder or jalapeños.
- This dip can be kept warm in a slow cooker on low if serving over time.
- Substitute Velveeta with other processed cheese products if unavailable, but the texture may differ.
- Perfect for parties and can be doubled or tripled easily for larger gatherings.
