Melty Rotel Dip with Ground Beef (Printable Version)

Creamy cheese dip with seasoned beef, Rotel tomatoes, and sour cream. Perfect party appetizer ready in 25 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1 pound lean ground beef

→ Vegetables & Canned Goods

02 - 1 (10-ounce) can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped

→ Dairy

04 - 16 ounces processed cheese, cubed
05 - 3/4 cup sour cream

→ Seasonings

06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Serving

10 - Tortilla chips, for serving
11 - Sliced green onions or chopped cilantro

# Directions:

01 - In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until browned and fully cooked, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
02 - Add the Rotel tomatoes with juices, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and cook for 2 minutes.
03 - Reduce heat to low. Add the cubed processed cheese. Stir frequently until the cheese is completely melted and the mixture is smooth, about 5–7 minutes.
04 - Remove from heat. Stir in the sour cream until fully incorporated and creamy.
05 - Transfer to a serving bowl or slow cooker set to warm. Garnish with sliced green onions or cilantro if desired. Serve hot with tortilla chips.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like you spent all day on it
  • The combination of seasoned beef tangy sour cream and melty cheese is completely addictive
  • It stays creamy in a slow cooker for hours so you can actually enjoy your own party
02 -
  • Always remove the pan from heat before adding sour cream or it will separate and look curdled
  • The processed cheese might feel sacrilegious but real cheese will turn this into a greasy separated mess
  • Keep the dip on the lowest setting in your slow cooker and stir occasionally to maintain that silky texture
03 -
  • Cut your cheese into small even cubes before you start cooking for faster and more even melting
  • If the dip gets too thick while sitting in the slow cooker stir in a splash of milk or cream to loosen it up

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