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Andrew Fowler

Chili's-Style Skillet Queso

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz 90-percent lean ground beef
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 16 oz processed American cheese cubed
  • 10 oz canned diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin

Method
 

  1. Brown beef in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking into tiny crumbles, until 160°F.
  2. Drain excess fat; stir chili powder and cumin into beef for 30 seconds.
  3. Lower heat; add cheese, tomatoes with liquid, and milk.
  4. Stir steadily 5 to 7 minutes until cheese fully melts and queso is smooth.
  5. Keep over lowest heat; stir in 1 tablespoon milk if queso stops flowing off spoon.