Patrick Oconnell
Velveeta cheese and ground beef are a match made in heaven, and there are plenty of recipes to try out this delicious combination. From hearty casseroles to tacos, cheeseburgers, and even a simple dip, this duo is a crowd-pleaser and can be whipped up in under 30 minutes. You can also experiment with different types of meat, veggies, and spices to make it your own. So, get ready to elevate your comfort food game and indulge in some cheesy goodness!
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What You'll Learn
How to make a Velveeta Hamburger Helper
Velveeta Hamburger Helper is a one-pot dish with ground beef, noodles, ketchup, and Velveeta cheese. It is an easy, satisfying meal and a family favorite. It is a classic comfort meal with cheesy pasta, hearty meat, and lots of delicious flavors.
Ingredients:
- Ground beef
- Velveeta cheese
- Pasta elbow macaroni, small shells, or any short pasta
- Ketchup or tomato paste
- Beef broth or water
- Seasonings: garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce
Steps:
- In a large skillet or pot, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned, breaking up the meat with a spoon or potato masher as you go.
- Drain the excess grease from the pan.
- Add diced onions or bell peppers, and cook until softened.
- Season the meat with garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Stir in ketchup or tomato paste, and beef broth or water.
- Add the dry pasta and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Add the Velveeta cheese, cut into smaller chunks, and stir until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Let the dish stand for a few minutes to thicken, and serve warm.
Tips:
- You can use lean ground beef or substitute with ground turkey or chicken.
- Add veggies like chopped bell peppers or crushed chips on top for extra crunch.
- Serve with a crisp salad, steamed veggies, or garlic bread on the side.
- Store leftovers in a covered container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for later.
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Beef Queso with Rotel
This Beef Queso with Rotel recipe is a quick, easy, and delicious snack that can be made in just under 20 minutes. It is a perfect dip for tortilla chips and a great appetizer for game day or a family get-together.
Ingredients:
- Ground Beef
- Velveeta Queso Blanco
- Rotel Tomatoes & Green Chilies
- Chopped Green Onions
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
Instructions:
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Break up the meat into small pieces as it cooks.
- Drain off any excess grease.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the Rotel Tomatoes & Green Chilies.
- Add the cubed Velveeta Queso Blanco and cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until the cheese melts and everything is fully combined.
- Garnish with chopped green onions.
- Serve warm with tortilla chips.
Tips:
- If you prefer a milder flavour, use the original Rotel variety, which is pretty mild.
- For a spicier option, use the habanero hot Rotel variety.
- If you don't have Rotel Tomatoes on hand, you can substitute them with another brand of tomatoes with green chilies or salsa.
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Ground Beef Tacos
Ingredients:
- Ground beef
- Velveeta cheese
- Taco seasoning
- Water
- Sour cream
- Doritos
- Chopped onion
- Shredded carrots
- Diced celery
- Dried basil
- Dried parsley
- Butter
- Chicken broth
- Potatoes
- All-purpose flour
- Milk
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Shredded cheese
- Flour tortillas
- Vegetable oil
- Corn tortillas
- Cream of chicken
- Garlic
- Beef broth
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Sour cream
- Egg noodles
- Taco shells
- Lettuce
- Tomatoes
- Salsa
Instructions:
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until it is no longer pink. Add in taco seasoning and mix well. In a separate bowl, combine water, sour cream, and crushed Doritos. Stir this mixture into the skillet with the ground beef.
Next, add in the chopped onion, shredded carrots, diced celery, dried basil, dried parsley, and butter. Sauté these ingredients together until the vegetables are softened. Pour in chicken broth and stir, followed by peeled and diced potatoes, and all-purpose flour. Cook this mixture for a few minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened.
Now it's time to add the cheese! Cube the Velveeta cheese and add it to the skillet, stirring frequently until it is completely melted and combined with the other ingredients. Pour in milk and continue to stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Taste the mixture and add salt and black pepper as needed.
For some extra cheese, sprinkle shredded cheese on top of the taco mixture while it's still hot. Serve the ground beef tacos in warm flour or corn tortillas, with a side of lettuce, tomatoes, and salsa.
Enjoy your delicious and cheesy ground beef tacos!
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Cheeseburger Con Queso
Ingredients:
- Ground beef
- Velveeta cheese
- Diced tomatoes
- Milk
- Taco seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: shredded cheddar cheese, tortilla chips, green onions
Instructions:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef. Use a spoon or potato masher to break up the meat into small pieces as it cooks.
- Season the beef with salt and pepper, and taco seasoning if desired. Continue cooking until the beef is browned and no longer pink.
- Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the diced tomatoes. Stir to combine.
- Add the Velveeta cheese to the skillet. You can cut the cheese into cubes first to help it melt faster. Stir frequently until the cheese is fully melted and combined with the other ingredients.
- (Optional) For an extra cheesy dish, add shredded cheddar cheese to the skillet and stir until melted.
- Pour in milk and stir until the desired consistency is reached. If the mixture becomes too thick, you can add a small amount of water or beef broth to thin it out.
- (Optional) Garnish with chopped green onions and serve with tortilla chips.
This Cheeseburger Con Queso recipe is a quick, easy, and delicious snack that can be prepared in various ways, including on a stovetop or in a slow cooker. It is perfect for game days, family gatherings, or any time you're craving something cheesy and satisfying!
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Beef Queso with tortilla chips
This Beef Queso with tortilla chips recipe is a delicious, addictive, and easy-to-make snack that is perfect for game day or a family get-together. It can be ready in just 20 minutes!
Ingredients:
- Ground beef
- Taco seasoning
- Canned diced tomatoes
- Cheddar cheese
- Milk
- Tortilla chips
- Salt, to taste
Optional:
- Cilantro
- Crumbled Cotija cheese
- Radishes
- Jalapeños
Instructions:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until it is no longer pink. Season with taco seasoning.
- Drain the juice from the canned tomatoes.
- Add the diced tomatoes, Velveeta, and cheddar cheese to the skillet. Stir until the cheese melts.
- Pour in milk and stir until all the cheese has melted.
- Garnish with toppings of your choice, such as cilantro, crumbled Cotija cheese, radishes, or jalapeños.
- Serve with tortilla chips. For an extra special touch, you can make your own tortilla chips by frying corn tortillas in oil until crispy and golden.
Enjoy your Beef Queso with tortilla chips!
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Frequently asked questions
Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks. Add onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until the onion is slightly soft. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Then, add tomato sauce and tomato paste. Finally, stir in Velveeta and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the cheese is fully melted.
You can use ground turkey or chicken instead of ground beef. You can also add veggies like chopped bell peppers and cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes for some heat.
Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Drain off any excess grease, reduce the heat to medium-low, and add two cans of Rotel. Add the cubed Velveeta queso blanco and cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently until the cheese melts and everything is fully combined.
You can make this dip in a crockpot by transferring the cooked ground beef to the crockpot insert, adding the Rotel, and Velveeta queso blanco, and cooking it on your desired heat setting. You can also add chopped green onions as a garnish and serve with tortilla chips.
