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January 30, 2024
Rotel dip is the cheesiest, hunkiest, and tastiest of all dips. It’s got everything–flavorful ground beef, melty Velveeta, chunky tomatoes and green chilies for a little bit of kick.
Categories
- Appetizers
- Gluten Free
- 30 Minutes
- Kid Friendly
Photography by Gayle McLeod
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Classic Rotel Velveeta Dip
Rotel is synonymous with dip, but what is Rotel dip made of? Rotel is the brand name of a classic canned tomato made with green chillies, and it serves as one of the key ingredients in Rotel Dip, along with cheese and ground beef. It belongs in the dip hall of fame with our Perfect Guacamole, Salsa, and Homemade Corn Tortilla Chips. Fill out the appetizer offerings with our Fried Cheese, Jalapeño Poppers, and Sausage Rolls.
Rotel Dip Ingredients
Ground beef–90/10 blend
Seasoning–chili powder, onion powder, and garlic powder
Velveeta! What would Rotel Velveeta dip be without it? We don’t want to know.
One 10 ounce can of Rotel
Toppings–we recommend a sprinkling of fresh chopped cilantro, green onions, and diced tomatoes for a little something extra.
Corn tortilla chips
How To Make Rotel Dip With Ground Beef
Cook and season the beef. Place the beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned, 8-10 minutes. Add the chili powder, onion powder, and garlic powder and stir to combine.
Stir in the velveeta and Rotel tomatoes, then reduce the heat to medium. Cook the cheese and tomatoes for about five minutes more, until the cheese is melted.
Top with cilantro, green onions, and tomatoes. Serve immediately with tortilla chips on the side.
How to Store Leftover Rotel Dip + Tips
Are you supposed to drain Rotel? The answer is “No!” because you want to add all of the flavor and juices from the can to the dip.
How do you keep Rotel dip from getting thick? We find that using the entire can of Rotel, and then fully melting the cheese lends itself to the perfect consistency for this dip.
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days, or for up to 3 months in the freezer. When reheating Rotel dip, simply return it to low heat and stir until the cheese has re-softened and it is warmed through!
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