Description

This Smoked Taco Dip is a flavorful and cheesy appetizer perfect for gatherings. It combines seasoned ground beef, Velveeta, cream cheese, Southwest corn, Rotel tomatoes, black beans, and shredded cheddar cheese, all smoked slowly to infuse a rich smoky flavor. Ready in just over two hours and serves 8, this dip is a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to prepare and delicious to share with chips.

Ingredients

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Cheese

16 oz White Velveeta Cheese, cubed
1 block cream cheese, softened and cubed (8 oz)
2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)

Meat

1 pound cooked and seasoned ground beef
Dan-O’s taco seasoning, to taste

Vegetables & Beans

1 can Southwest corn, drained (approx. 15 oz)
1 can Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies, approx. 10 oz)
1 can black beans, drained (approx. 15 oz)

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Instructions

Prepare the Ingredients: Cube the White Velveeta cheese and cream cheese. Drain the Southwest corn and black beans.
Cook and Season the Ground Beef: Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Add Dan-O’s taco seasoning to taste, stir well, and cook until fully cooked through. Drain any excess grease.
Assemble the Dip: In a smoker-safe dish, combine the cooked ground beef, Velveeta cubes, cream cheese cubes, drained Southwest corn, Rotel tomatoes, and black beans. Mix gently until well incorporated.
Add the Shredded Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese evenly on top of the mixture.
Season the Dip: Add additional Dan-O’s taco seasoning over the top to taste for an extra flavor kick.
Smoke the Dip: Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C). Place the dip inside and smoke for 2 hours, stirring halfway through to ensure even melting and flavor distribution.
Serve: Remove the dip from the smoker when the cheese has melted fully and the dip is bubbly. Serve warm with tortilla chips or your favorite dippers.

Notes

You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner protein option.
If you don’t have a smoker, cooking the dip in a low oven at 225°F for 2 hours will work as an alternative, though it won’t have the smoky flavor.
Adjust taco seasoning quantity to your preferred spice level.
Use a smoker-safe dish such as an aluminum pan or ceramic smoker tray to prevent damage.
Stirring halfway through smoking helps melt the cheeses evenly and infuses smoke flavor uniformly.
Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks for dipping.