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The Ultimate Rotel Dip Recipe for Game Day and Gatherings

Bowl of creamy cheesy Tex-Mex dip with diced vegetables and ground meat, garnished with cilantro, served with tortilla chips on a gold-rimmed plate

This creamy, savory Rotel dip comes together in just 20 minutes and is perfect for game day or parties. Made with ground beef, melted cheese, and zesty tomatoes with green chiles, it’s a crowd-pleasing snack that’s warm, cheesy, and full of flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 pound ground beef

  • 1 yellow onion, diced

  • 2 pounds processed cheese, cubed

  • Two 10-ounce cans diced tomatoes and green chiles (undrained)

  • ½ teaspoon chipotle chile powder

  • Chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)

  • Tortilla chips, for serving

Instructions

 

  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and diced onion. Cook, stirring and breaking up the meat, until the beef is browned and fully cooked, about 6–8 minutes. Drain any excess fat.

  • Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the cubed processed cheese, undrained tomatoes with green chiles, and chipotle chile powder.

  • Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the cheese is fully melted and everything is smooth and well blended, about 2–3 minutes.

  • Transfer to a serving dish or slow cooker on warm setting. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.

  • Serve warm with tortilla chips.

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