Cowboy Queso

Cowboy Queso may become your new favorite go-to dip! It takes beer cheese dip to the next level with additions like ground beef, Pepper jack cheese, creamy Velveeta, black beans, and tomatoes, with a little heat from jalapeno peppers. SO GOOD! But, don’t wait until the big game to enjoy this hearty, flavorful dip!

• 1 pound ground beef
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ¾ cup (177 g / 6 ounces) beer
• ½ cup (56.5 g) Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
• 16 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
• 1 cup black beans, drained, rinsed
• ¼ cup red onion, finely diced (about ½ of a small onion)
• 1 small jalapeno, seeded, finely diced
• 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilis, drained
• fresh tomatoes, diced for garnish
• fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
• lime wedges, for garnish
• tortilla chips, for serving