Smoked Queso Dip

 



yield:  SERVES 12
 prep time:  20 MINUTES
cook time:  2 HOURS
total time:  2 HOURS 20 MINUTES

Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef, cooked and seasoned
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 8 oz pepper jack cheese, cubed
  • 8 oz mexican blend shredded cheese
  • 32 oz velveeta, cubed
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1/2 medium white onion, diced
  • 1 tbsp cilantro
  • 2 roma tomatoes, diced
  • 4 oz cream cheese, cubed
  • 1/2 packet taco seasoning (or make your own: see recipe)

Supplies Needed

  • Pecan wood chips for smoker
  • 9x13" disposable aluminum pan
  • Smoker

Instructions

    1. Fire up the smoker with pecan wood chips and get temperature to 230 degrees F.
    2. In a non-stick skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain fat and sprinkle half a packet of taco seasoning (or make your own) on top. Do not add water. Mix taco seasoning into browned ground beef and set aside to cool a bit. Cut, dice and cubed cheese, onions, cream cheese and tomatoes.
    3. Add all of the ingredients to a disposable 9x13" aluminum pan. Place in smoker and smoke for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until the cheese is fully melted and smooth stirring 2-3 times through cooking.
    4. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, low carb air fryer chips, or pork rinds.
    5. Store remaining leftovers in a airtight container in fridge for a few days. When ready to eat, heat in a microwave safe bowl and enjoy!


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