How to Make Queso con Carne - A Step-by-Step Guide

Queso con carne, or cheese with meat, is a delicious and hearty Mexican dish that is perfect for a crowd. This dish combines the creamy and melty goodness of cheese with the rich and flavorful meat, resulting in a dish that is both comforting and satisfying. Queso con carne is a popular choice for parties, game days, or simply when you're craving a comforting and cheesy dish.

There are many variations of queso con carne, but the basic concept remains the same - a combination of melted...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (1 pound) loaf processed cheese (such as Velveeta®), cubed
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 4 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®)
  • 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings

  • Place processed cheese and milk in a slow cooker.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook and stir beef in the skillet until crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease.
  • Stir diced tomatoes and taco seasoning into ground beef and bring to a boil.
  • Transfer ground beef mixture to the slow cooker. Stir with milk and processed cheese.
  • Cook on High until cheese is melted, about 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    227 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 57mg
    • Sodium: 823mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 186mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 254mg