Beef & Chorizo Smoked Queso Dip

Beef & Chorizo Smoked Queso Dip

Category Appetizers Smoke Game Day
Servings 10
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours

This Beef Chorizo Smoked Queso Dip is the perfect appetizer to fuel your next game day celebration! As easy as it is cheesy, this dip by Pit Boss Ambassador @ninjacue is delicious as an appetizer, pre-game snack, or as a side for tacos or enchiladas!

Author:
Jordan @ninjacue

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Ground Beef
  • 8 oz ground chorizo
  • 1 lb. cubed Velveeta cheese
  • 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 tbsp BBQ rub of your choice
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • Diced tomatoes (optional garnish)
  • Pickled jalapeños (optional garnish)
  • Chopped green onions (optional garnish)

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Directions

  1. Prepare your ingredients by cubing your Velveeta cheese, grating the cheddar cheese and mincing the garlic.
  1. Preheat your Pit Boss grill to 225°F. We recommend using Pit Boss Competition Blend Hardwood Pellets for this smoky dip.
  1. In a skillet on medium-high heat, brown your ground beef and ground chorizo. Add your minced garlic and BBQ rub.
  1. In another pan on medium heat, add milk, cubed velveeta cheese and shredded cheddar. Stir until melted.
  1. Once cheese sauce is melted, pour into your meat mixture and stir until everything is combined.
  1. Place the queso into your smoker at 225°F and smoke for 2 hours.
  1. Stir queso dip occasionally during the smoking process and finish by garnishing with tomatoes, jalapeños, and green onions.
  1. Serve with chips and enjoy!

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Recipe Note

Throw in some green chiles like jalapeño peppers or serrano peppers for a spicy kick. Feel free to skip the chiles if you're not a fan of heat!

 

Recipe by Pit Boss Ambassador @ninjacue