Campfire Queso
We experimented with the TikTok-famous smoked queso trend and added some taco-bar toppings for extra flavor. For a healthier, vegan version, you can opt for a salsa that combines all the flavors without any meat or dairy components.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces ground beef
- 8 ounces bulk Italian sausage
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
- 1 10-ounce) can can diced tomatoes and green chiles
- 8 ounces pasteurized cheese product , cubed
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 8 ounces shredded Pepper Jack or Monterey Jack cheese
- 3/4 cup no-salt added canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 3/4 cup diced avocado (about 1/2 avocado)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Heat a 10-inch cast-iron skillet on a grill grate over a fire. You can also preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat (375 degrees F to 400 degrees F (190 degrees C to 200 degrees C)) .
- Add beef, sausage, onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño to the skillet. Cook, stirring to break up lumps, until meat is browned, about 8 minutes. Pour off grease. Stir in tomatoes with green chiles, cheese product, cream cheese, pepper Jack, beans, and corn. Cover skillet with foil and cook for 8 minutes.
- Uncover skillet; continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted and bubbly, 2 minutes more.
- Top with avocado, sour cream, and cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips.
Nutrition
Calories: 4573kcalCarbohydrates: 163gProtein: 235gFat: 336gSaturated Fat: 169gCholesterol: 975mgSodium: 8606mgPotassium: 5074mgFiber: 28gSugar: 48gVitamin C: 177mgCalcium: 3355mgIron: 19mg
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