Description
This Irresistible Rotel Dip recipe combines savory ground beef, zesty diced tomatoes and green chilies, and creamy melted Velveeta cheese to create a smooth, cheesy, and flavorful party favorite that’s perfect for serving warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 (10-ounce) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies (undrained)
- 1 (16-ounce) block Velveeta cheese (cubed)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon chili powder or hot sauce for extra heat
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up as it cooks to ensure even cooking. Then, drain any excess grease to keep the dip from becoming too oily.
- Add Rotel Tomatoes: Pour the undrained can of Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies into the skillet with the cooked beef. Stir thoroughly to combine all the flavors.
- Melt the Cheese: Reduce the heat to low, add the cubed Velveeta cheese to the skillet, and stir frequently. Continue stirring until the cheese is completely melted and the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Season the Dip: Sprinkle in the garlic powder, black pepper, and any optional seasonings such as chili powder or hot sauce to taste. Continue stirring to blend all the spices evenly throughout the dip.
- Serve Warm: Once well blended and heated through, remove the dip from heat and serve immediately with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh veggies for dipping.
Notes
- You can substitute ground sausage for ground beef for a richer flavor.
- For a spicier dip, use hot Rotel and optionally add diced jalapeños.
- To keep warm during a party, transfer the dip to a slow cooker set on the warm setting.
