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The BEST Rotel Ground Beef Dip

Name: The BEST Rotel Ground Beef Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef; 1 small red onion, peeled and minced; 3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced; 1 (1 oz) package taco seasoning (28 grams/Approx 2 tablespoons); 1 (10 oz) can Rotel tomatoes (original or mild) 284 ml, not drained; 1 (8 oz) Block of cream cheese, cubed or cut into smaller chunks; ½ cup sour cream; 2 cups Finley shredded yellow cheddar cheese; Fresh chopped cilantro; Diced tomatoes/Pico de Gallo; Sliced jalapeños; Green onions

January 14, 2025

As Superbowl Sunday approaches, we're pulling one of the family's top requests when we all get together: Rotel Ground Beef Dip. Whether your team makes it to 'The Big Game' or not, you can still win MVP of the watch party with this tried and true crowd pleaser.

Source: Olive and Mango - Recipe, photos, and content sourced from OliveandMango.com.

This irresistible indulgent rotel cheese dip is made with seasoned ground beef, creamy cheese, and flavorful Rotel tomatoes and chilies. This popular and easy dip recipe is most often made with Velveeta cheese - can you make rotel dip without Velveeta cheese? You absolutely can and I promise with this recipe you won’t even miss it. This dip is great for dipping crackers, tortilla chips, and even veggies and perfect for game day or any occasion!

The BEST Rotel Ground Beef Dip

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Servings

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Source: Olive and Mango - Recipe, photos, and content sourced from OliveandMango.com.

Why You Will Love This Rotel Dip Recipe

Easy to make
Quick to make
No velveeta cheese needed
No extra fillers: corn starch or flour needed to thicken it
Double cheese - need I say more?

What Is Rotel Dip?

Rotel dip gets its name from the canned tomatoes that the dip is made with. Rotel original canned tomatoes actually are finely chopped tomatoes & green chilies (basically a combination of salsa and green chilies). This dip is made traditionally with a can of rotel tomatoes , spices and velveeta cheese sort of like a queso dip. This version is made with ground beef and instead of velveeta or thickening with cornstarch or flour, it’s made with real shredded cheese and for extra creaminess and a bit of tang we added cream cheese and some sour cream. The dip is seasoned with taco seasoning and the flavors come together deliciously in this cheese dip.

Author:

OliveandMango.com

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1 small red onion, peeled and minced
3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1 (1 oz) package taco seasoning (28 grams/Approx 2 tablespoons)
1 (10 oz) can Rotel tomatoes (original or mild) 284 ml, not drained
1 (8 oz) Block of cream cheese, cubed or cut into smaller chunks
½ cup sour cream
2 cups Finley shredded yellow cheddar cheese

Topping Options

Fresh chopped cilantro
Diced tomatoes/Pico de Gallo
Sliced jalapeños
Green onions

Directions

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef with onion and garlic, breaking it up with wooden spoon until crumbled and no longer pink. (Drain off excess fat - optional)
Reduce heat to medium, stir in sour cream, tomatoes, cream cheese, taco seasoning and stir cooking until smooth
Stir in cheese a little at a time until completely melted, reduce temperature to low heat so cheese melts gradually.
Taste and add salt or adjust seasonings as desired.
Once melted and smooth remove from heat and serve immediately while warm with tortilla chips and whatever toppings you like. (see notes below for oven version)

Recipe Note

Recipe Notes

Oven version: Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook ground beef in a medium size skillet over medium heat on stove top, break apart the meat as it cooks. Once beef is cooked and browned, no longer pink, drain any excess grease. Stir the taco seasoning into the beef, evenly coating the meat. Add the meat to a square baking dish. Add the cubed cream cheese, shredded cheese and rotel into the baking dish. (no need to stir together at this point) Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheeses are completely melted. Stir together the dip until it comes together and is creamy. Then serve.
Homemade Taco Seasoning for this recipe (approx 2 tablespoons): 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1½ teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon oregano, ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste, 1 pinch cayenne pepper or red chili flakes, or to taste (Optional)