Florida Beef Queso Dip

Ingredients

Preparation

Preheat a cast iron, or sauté pan over medium-high heat.  Carefully add the olive oil, diced onions and diced peppers to the preheated pan. Cook the onions and peppers for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly softened and caramelized. Add the ground beef and 1 tablespoon of the taco seasoning. Continue cooking the beef with the peppers and onion mix while stirring and breaking up the ground beef. When the ground beef is browned and cook completely, carefully drain any excess rendered fat, return the mixture to the heat and add the flour. Stir the ingredients to combine and continue to cook while turning the heat down to medium. Make sure to scrape the bottom of the pan so nothing sticks. Slowly add the milk while constantly stirring. As the milk starts to heat up, it will begin to thicken from the flour. Continue to cook the ingredients without letting it come to a full boil. In handfuls at a time, add the cheese and stir to incorporate. Once the first handful is completely incorporated, the next handful can be added. Continue this process until the desired thickness is achieved. Add the salsa and the rest of the taco seasoning. Stir ingredients and taste. Add hot sauce to desired spice level. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Remove the queso dip from the pan and serve with fresh-cut Florida vegetables and corn tortilla chips. Garnish with fresh herbs.  

Nutrition

• Calories Per Serving685
• Fat45g
• Cholesterol105mg
• Sodium1048mg
• Carbohydrates39g
• Fiber3g
• Protein29g