This oven baked 3-ingredient beef queso dip is the kind of easy party recipe that disappears fast, whether you set it out for a summer cookout, game day, or a casual family movie night. It has that classic potluck charm with savory browned beef, creamy melted cheese, and tomatoes with a little zip, all baked together until hot and bubbly in one dish.
Serve this dip warm with tortilla chips for the classic choice, or add sturdy dippers like toasted baguette slices, pretzel bites, or bell pepper strips. If you are feeding a crowd, it also fits right in alongside burgers, grilled hot dogs, pasta salad, baked beans, and a big tray of fresh vegetables.
Oven Baked 3-Ingredient Beef Queso Dip
Servings: 8
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
16 ounces processed cheese, cubed
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a small baking dish or glass casserole dish.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned, breaking it up into small crumbles as it cooks. Drain off any excess grease.
3. Transfer the cooked beef to the prepared baking dish. Add the cubed cheese and the undrained diced tomatoes with green chiles, then stir everything together.
4. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the cheese is fully melted and the dip is hot and bubbling.
5. Serve warm with tortilla chips or your favorite dippers.
Variations & Tips
Make it milder: If you are serving little ones or anyone who does not like heat, use plain diced tomatoes instead of diced tomatoes with green chiles. You will still get that creamy, beefy dip everyone loves.
Add a little extra flavor: Even though this is a true 3-ingredient recipe, a small sprinkle of taco seasoning or a spoonful of salsa can give it a little boost when you want a bolder party dip.
Keep it warm for parties: After baking, you can spoon the dip into a small slow cooker on the warm setting so it stays smooth and scoopable during the whole get-together.
Try a different protein: Ground turkey or sausage both work nicely in place of the ground beef. Sausage gives it a slightly richer taste that is especially good for game day spreads.
Make-ahead tip: Brown the beef ahead of time and refrigerate it. When you are ready to bake, combine it with the cheese and tomatoes in the dish and pop it in the oven for an easy last-minute appetizer.