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13) Cheesy Chili Con Queso (ground beef, Rotel tomatoes)

Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef browned and drained
  • 16 oz Velveeta-style processed cheese cubed
  • 10 oz can Rotel diced tomatoes with chiles undrained
  • 1 can 15 oz pinto beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
  • 1/2 cup milk or heavy cream
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Brown ground beef in a skillet with chopped onion; drain excess fat.
  2. Add beef, cheese, Rotel, beans, milk, and spices to the crock pot; stir to combine.
  3. Cook on low 1.5–2 hours, stirring once halfway, until cheese is fully melted and smooth.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning; keep on warm for serving with tortilla chips.