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Cowboy Queso

Cowboy Queso

Cost $20, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 20 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $20

INGREDIENTS

  • Protein

    • 🍖 1 pound ground beef

  • Spices & Seasonings

    • 🧂 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • Vegetables

    • 1 small jalapeno, diced
    • 🧅 1 small red onion, diced

  • Liquids

    • 🍺 6 ounces beer

  • Cheese

    • 🧀 1 pound Velveeta®
    • 🧀 3/4 cup pepper Jack cheese

  • Legumes

    • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained

  • Canned Ingredients

    • 🍅 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles
    • 1 (2.25 ounce) can black olives

  • Fresh Herbs

    • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

STEPS

1

Crumble ground beef into a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes; drain.

2

Place drained beef back in the skillet. Add salt, pepper, jalapeno, red onion, and beer. Cook until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.

3

Reduce heat to medium-low. Add Velveeta and pepper Jack cheese. Cook, stirring, until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

4

Add beans, diced tomatoes with green chiles, and black olives. Cook until hot, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Transfer to serving bowls, garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

459

Calories

  • 33
    Protein
  • 21
    Carbs
  • 26
    Fats

💡 For a vegetarian version, skip the beef and add more beans or a meat substitute.Serve in individual cast iron skillets for a fun and rustic presentation.You can substitute chicken broth or beef broth for beer.Use freshly grated pepper Jack cheese for better melting and flavor.