Queso Fundido with Ancho Beef Chorizo
25 min serves 8-10
Queso Fundido with Ancho Beef Chorizo
This spicy cheesy dip will satisfy the pickiest eater. Enjoy with chips, bread, or veggie chips.
Ingredients:
- 1 Pre 85% Lean Ground Beef
- 1 tsp. coconut oil
- 1 red onion, chopped small
- 1 jalapeño, minced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 dried ancho chili pepper, chopped small
- 2 limes, juiced
- 3 c. Mexican cheese blend
- tortilla chips
- *optional toppings: lime wedges, salsa
- 1 tsp. garlic
- 1 tsp. cumin
- ½ tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp. oregano
- 1 tsp. cumin seeds, ground
- 1 tsp. sea salt
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. thyme
- Preheat oven to 400ºF.
- Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat and crumble Pre ground beef into the pan.
- Brown meat by breaking it up further with a wooden spoon and moving it around in your cast iron skillet.
- Add chorizo spice blend. Cook for 2 more minutes. Remove meat from skillet with a slotted spoon and into a bowl.
- Add coconut oil to the same skillet.
- Sauté onion, jalapeño, garlic, and ancho chili until the onion is soft and caramelized. About 6-8 minutes.
- Deglaze with lime juice for 30 more seconds. Remove from heat and place in the same bowl as beef.
- Stir beef and onion mixture together. Taste and adjust with salt. Stir 2 cups of cheese into the mixture.
- Spoon mixture into 1 large casserole dish or 3-4 small crocks. Top with remaining cheese. If using crocks, place crocks onto a baking sheet before putting it into the oven.
- Place in the oven for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. For browned and bubbly cheese: place under broiler for 5-6 minutes. Keep a close eye on it so it doesn’t burn.
- Serve with a dollop of your favorite salsa, lime wedges, and tortilla chips. For extra heat, add 1 tsp. paprika