Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Smoked Queso with Steak Bites recipe. This delectable dish melds creamy cheeses, zesty flavors, and tender steak bites into a luscious dip that’s perfect for any occasion—from game nights to casual gatherings. The combination of rich melted cheeses and smoky, seasoned steak creates a savory experience that will have everyone coming back for more. Serve it warm with tortilla chips or fresh veggies for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that delights the senses. Elevate your snack game and impress your guests with this irresistible creation!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ribeye or sirloin steak (cut into bite-sized cubes)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb Velveeta cheese (cubed)
- 6 oz sharp cheddar cheese
- 8 oz pepper jack cheese
- 10 oz can Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup diced white onion
- ½ cup cooked chicken chicken chorizo (optional)
- 4 oz can pickled jalapeños
- Spice rub of your choice
- Cumin and chili powder
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker or cast iron skillet over medium heat. Season the cubed steak with olive oil and spice rub.
- Cook the seasoned steak cubes for about 6–8 minutes until browned on all sides. Set aside.
- In a separate pot, combine Velveeta, cheddar, pepper jack, Rotel tomatoes, heavy cream, onion, chicken chicken chorizo (if using), jalapeños, cumin, chili powder, and additional spice rub.
- Heat the queso mixture over low heat while stirring continuously until smooth and melted. Adjust thickness by adding more cream if needed.
- Fold in the cooked steak bites and warm together for another few minutes.
- Serve hot with tortilla chips or fresh veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers & Snacks
- Method: Smoky
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 55mg