Chile Con Queso

By Brandi Milloy

Chile Con Queso

Cook Time15 minutes
YieldServes 8

From Alyssa Noui, POPSUGAR Food

INGREDIENTS

    • For the queso:
    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • 1/2 large yellow onion, diced
    • 1 jalapeño, diced
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon pepper
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon cayenne
    • 1 tablespoon cumin
    • 1 tablespoon paprika
    • 1 pound (15% fat) ground beef
    • 1 can diced tomatoes, drained
    • 1 (2-pound) block Velveeta cheese, cut into a large dice
    • To garnish:
    • Fresh jalapeño, sliced
    • Fresno chilies, diced
    • Green onion, sliced
    • Cilantro sprigs
    • Blue tortilla chips

    INSTRUCTIONS

    1. Add the ground beef and break up with a wooden spoon or spatula. When the meat is just about to lose its pink color, add the diced tomatoes and cook until excess liquid is cooked out.

    2. Add the Velveeta, turning the heat down to medium low. Let the cheese soften and melt, stirring every few minutes until completely melted and smooth.

    3. Serve garnished with jalapeño, chilies, green onion, and cilantro. Scoop with chips.