Description

Craving a cheesy, flavorful, and easy-to-make crowd-pleaser? This *Crockpot Rotel Dip with Ground Beef* is the ultimate answer for your next game day, party, or family movie night. It’s a gooey, creamy blend of Velveeta cheese, seasoned beef, and spicy Rotel tomatoes that practically makes itself in your slow cooker. Perfect for last-minute dinner ideas, quick appetizers, or a comforting late-night snack. Serve it with tortilla chips or pour it over nachos for a winning combo that satisfies every time. This easy recipe also ranks high for food ideas that feed a crowd with minimal effort.

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef

1 (10 oz) can Rotel tomatoes with green chilies

16 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/4 tsp black pepper

1/4 tsp smoked paprika (optional)

1/2 cup diced yellow onion (optional)

1/4 cup pickled jalapeños (optional)

1/4 cup milk or heavy cream (optional)

Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for garnish (optional)

Tortilla chips or veggie sticks for serving

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Instructions

1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into crumbles. If using diced onions, add them halfway through and cook until soft. Drain excess fat.

2. Cube the Velveeta cheese and prep the Rotel tomatoes (chop if desired for smoother texture).

3. In the Crockpot, combine cooked beef, Velveeta cubes, Rotel tomatoes (with juices), and seasonings: garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Add jalapeños if desired.

4. Cook on low for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Alternatively, cook on high for 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.

5. Once melted and smooth, adjust the consistency by stirring in milk or cream if needed. Taste and tweak seasoning.

6. Garnish with cilantro and lime. Serve hot with chips, pretzels, or raw veggies.

Notes

Use freshly cubed Velveeta instead of shredded cheese for a smoother melt.

For extra creaminess, add a few tablespoons of sour cream before serving.

Avoid overheating — it can cause the cheese to break and become grainy.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1.5 hours
Category: Appetizer
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 cup
Calories: 210
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 720mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 5g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 11g
Cholesterol: 45mg