Firehouse Chili's Queso Dip

Dive into bold, savory flavors with Firehouse Chili's Queso Dip, the ultimate crowd-pleaser for your next get-together. This irresistible recipe combines hearty ground beef, sautéed onions, garlic, and red bell peppers with a symphony of smoky spices like chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Diced tomatoes with green chilies add a zesty kick, while a rich, velvety cheese blend of cream cheese, cheddar, and mozzarella ensures every bite is decadently creamy. Perfect for pairing with crunchy tortilla chips, this dip is ready in just 40 minutes and can be served straight from the pan or kept warm in a crockpot. Whether it's game day or a cozy night in, this spicy, cheesy dip is guaranteed to bring heat and flavor to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
• 10 ounces Diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel or similar)
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1.5 tablespoons Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
• 1 bag Tortilla chips

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet or saute pan, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Break it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon as it cooks.

Step 2

Drain excess grease from the skillet and push the cooked beef to the side.

Step 3

Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and diced red bell pepper to the skillet. Saute for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Step 4

Stir the cooked beef into the vegetable mixture. Add the diced tomatoes with green chilies, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.

Step 5

Reduce heat to low and let the chili simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to meld the flavors.

Step 6

Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan over low heat, add the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, and heavy cream. Stir constantly until the cheese has melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy.

Step 7

Slowly pour the cheese mixture into the skillet with the chili. Stir until fully combined and heated through.

Step 8

Transfer the queso dip to a serving dish or keep it warm in a crockpot. Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired.

Step 9

Serve with tortilla chips for dipping and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1911.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4760.3

Total Fat 364.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 175.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 32.8g
Cholesterol 1014.7mg	0%
Sodium 7751.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 186.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.8g	0%
Total Sugars 29.0g
Protein 194.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 3090.0mg	0%
Iron 17.2mg	0%
Potassium 2892.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 68.3%

Protein: 16.2%

Carbs: 15.5%