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Traeger Smoked Queso con Carne and Cheesy Cowboy Caviar Chicken Dip

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Originating from Mexico, Queso con Carne is a beloved dish that combines melted cheese with seasoned meat, often enjoyed as a hearty appetizer or main course. Traditionally served at gatherings, it embodies the spirit of sharing and celebration in Mexican culture. Today, variations abound, with different cheeses and meats used, making it a popular choice in Mexican restaurants worldwide.

Ingredients

  • ground beef
  • cheddar cheese
  • monterey jack cheese
  • onion
  • garlic
  • jalapeños
  • tomatoes
  • cilantro
  • lime juice
  • cumin
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • olive oil
  • tortilla chips
  • sour cream
  • avocado

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. 2Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. 3Sauté diced onion and minced garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. 4Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. 5Stir in diced tomatoes, chopped jalapeños, cumin, salt, and black pepper; cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  6. 6Remove from heat and mix in chopped cilantro and lime juice.
  7. 7In a baking dish, layer the meat mixture and shredded cheeses evenly on top.
  8. 8Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10-15 minutes.
  9. 9Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
  10. 10Serve hot with tortilla chips, sour cream, and avocado on the side.

Ingredient Alternatives

cheddar cheese

Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

monterey jack cheese

Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

Cheaper: mozzarella

Part-skim mozzarella provides similar melting qualities.

ground beef

Healthier: ground turkey

Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey reduces fat while ground pork is often cheaper.

Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment

skilletbaking dishovenspatula
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Also Known As

Cheese with MeatQueso Fundido con Carne

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn, drained
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. 1In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, red onion, and bell pepper.
  2. 2In a separate bowl, mix together the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until smooth.
  3. 3Add the cream cheese mixture to the chicken and vegetable mixture, stirring until everything is well combined.
  4. 4Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese gently to avoid breaking the cheese.
  5. 5Transfer the mixture to a serving dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
  6. 6Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
  7. 7Before serving, garnish with chopped fresh cilantro on top.
  8. 8Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables for dipping.

Equipment

mixing bowlspatulaserving dishplastic wrap

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