Cowboy Queso

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Prep Time:
10 mins

Cook Time:
20 mins

Total Time:
30 mins

Servings:
8

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Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 pound ground beef

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 small jalapeno, diced

  • 1 small red onion, diced

  • 6 ounces beer

  • 1 pound processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®)

  • 3/4 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese

  • 1 (15 ounce) can seasoned black beans, drained

  • 1 (10 ounce) can mild diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained (such as RO*TEL®)

  • 1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained (optional)

  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Directions

  • Crumble ground beef into a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes; drain.


  • Place drained beef back in the skillet. Add salt, pepper, jalapeno, red onion, and beer. Cook until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.


  • Reduce heat to medium-low. Add Velveeta and pepper Jack cheese. Cook, stirring, until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.


  • Add beans, RO*TEL®, and black olives. Cook until hot, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Transfer to serving bowls, garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve.

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    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    459
    Calories

    26g
    Fat

    21g
    Carbs

    33g
    Protein

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    Nutrition Facts

    Servings Per Recipe
    8

    Calories
    459

    % Daily Value *

    Total Fat
    26g

    34%

    Saturated Fat
    14g

    71%

    Cholesterol
    106mg

    35%

    Sodium
    1247mg

    54%

    Total Carbohydrate
    21g

    8%

    Dietary Fiber
    5g

    17%

    Total Sugars
    5g

    Protein
    33g

    65%

    Vitamin C
    5mg

    6%

    Calcium
    392mg

    30%

    Iron
    3mg

    17%

    Potassium
    674mg

    14%

    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

    ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

    (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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