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Rotel Dip with Ground Beef Recipe

May 10, 2018 By Kelli Miller 16 Comments

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Learn how to make rotel dip with ground beef - only 3 ingredients!

This Rotel Dip with Ground Beef recipe is one simple and tasty dip! Don’t miss out on all the rest of my Easy Rotel Recipes, too!

It’s stinking easy to prepare and people always go nuts over it. I’ve been making it for years.  This is like a queso, but we have always called it Rotel Dip, so that is the name I am using here. 🙂

This recipe uses the mild Rotel diced tomatoes but you can always kick it up a notch with the medium or hot versions.

 This is like a queso, but we have always called it Rotel Dip, so that is the name I am using here. :-) This recipe uses the mild Rotel diced tomatoes but you can always kick it up a notch with the medium or hot versions.

My 3 boys have big appetites so I like to make hearty dishes that will fill them up. This rotel dip recipe is great for summertime cookouts, football parties, or just because.

During busy sports’ nights, this is the perfect meal to pop in the microwave and serve up. The savory cheese and mild tang of the RoTel is a winning combination. The ground beef is a hearty protein bonus! Check out my popular dip recipes, too.

Do you have an easy RoTel recipe that is always a huge hit when you make it?

Try this recipe at home and your family will be begging for more.

This recipe can use Make Ahead Ground Beef for even faster preparation.

Make it as an appetizer when you are cooking so the family stays out of your way!

Rotel Dip with Ground Beef

If you like this rotel dip with hamburger, you will probably love these 15 Recipes Using Rotel!

I think my favorite part of this recipe is how easy it is. After you brown the ground beef, there is not much else to do to it, but microwave on high for a few minutes.

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  • Ro-Tel Diced Tomato Mild
  • Velveeta Cheese
  • Tortilla Chips (these are my favorite chips for Rotel Dip!)
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Frequently Asked Questions:

RoTel is a very southern USA dish.  Many other parts of the world have never even heard of RoTel, much less RoTel dip.  So, when it i brought up or when people find it on my site, they always have a few questions.

What is RoTel?

It is almost like salsa. It is simply a canned food that you can buy to use as seasoning in many delicious dishes. It is diced tomatoes and green chilies in a can.

What does RoTel mean?

According to the RoTel website:

Carl Roettele and his wife open a small canning plant in Elsa, Texas, processing over 25K cases of vegetables a year. The product they’re proudest of is their tomatoes and green chilies. Worried people couldn’t spell or pronounce “Roettele,” Carl used the name RO*TEL. Soon, his zesty tomatoes and chilies graced the tables of public figures and politicians throughout Texas.

What goes with RoTel Dip?

Because this is an appetizer that we eat as a meal, it can go with most anything.  For a fun Taco Tuesday kinda of idea, stick with the Tex Mex theme and serve it with Tacos, Nachos, and/or Quesadillas.

How much RoTel to Velveeta?

I have found that the best ratio is 2 pounds of Velveeta to 10 ounces of RoTel.

What to serve with RoTel dip?

This cheese dip is so versatile that you can really serve it with nearly anything. We especially love it with tortilla chips, but the possibilities are endless. It is good with celery. You can’t go wrong with corn chips, like Frito’s Scoops.  Crackers, especially butter ones like Ritz are super yummy dipped in this.  Serve it on a hot dog for a delicious, cheesy dawg! Pretzels are great with this dip.  As I said, the possibilities are endless!

How to make RoTel dip with ground beef on the stove?

You would do it the same way as in the microwave, except that you would slowly melt the Velveeta Cheese on medium heat. You want to melt the cheese, not burn it or cook it.  Then, you would remove it from the heat before adding in the hamburger meat.

Rotel Dip with Hamburger Meat Recipe

Rotel Dip with Ground Beef Recipe

Yield: 8
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

This Velveeta Cheese Dip with Ground Beef and RoTel is a family favorite. RoTel Dip with ground beef recipe is like having snack night, but it still has some meat, dairy, and veggies in it.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Velveeta
  • 1 can Rotel, mild, put into blender/food processor until almost smooth
  • 1 lbs hamburger meat (or make ahead ground hamburger meat), browned and drained

Instructions

  1. Cube velveeta into large microwaveable container.
  2. Add blended rotel.
  3. Microwave on high, stirring frequently until all melted.
  4. Add meat and serve with tortilla chips.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 8 Servings
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 506Total Fat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 141mgSodium: 1957mgCarbohydrates: 13gFiber: 0gSugar: 9gProtein: 34g

This data was provided and calculated by Nutritionix on 11/18/2019

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Cuisine: American

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About Kelli Miller

My husband (Ricky) of 20 years, our three wild and wonderfully different boys, five totally spoiled little dogs, a plethora of wild cats, and I live at Miller Manor! It is a 100 year old Colonial Style Farmhouse that is surrounded by hundreds of acres of farmland, in a small town on the coast of Southern Alabama.

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  1. Erlene says

    June 30, 2018 at 8:10 pm

    I make a dip really similar to this and the kids love it. Pinned and will be featuring it on this week’s MM roundup.

    Reply
  2. Miz Helen says

    May 22, 2018 at 10:03 am

    Hope you are having a great week and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday.
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  3. Of Goats and Greens says

    May 19, 2018 at 10:08 am

    I will definitely keep this in mind for my next party! Thanks for bringing this over to Fiesta Friday!

    Reply
  4. Chas says

    May 17, 2018 at 4:06 pm

    Love this! Thanks for sharing on To Grandma’s House We Go!

    Reply
  5. Tracy Albiero says

    May 14, 2018 at 9:44 am

    I love this! Must put it back on the list of things to make! #meetupmonday

    Reply
  6. Cerys says

    March 6, 2018 at 3:36 am

    So glad I found this recipe it’s perfect for our Taco Night and everyone loved it. Especially glad that now one of the supermarkets in the UK is stocking Rotel so I can finally discover what it’s all about 😉

    Reply
    • Kelli Miller says

      March 6, 2018 at 7:48 am

      Rotel is the easiest way to get diced tomatoes and chilies. YUM! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Natalie says

    March 5, 2018 at 12:34 pm

    This recipe is a staple at our parties! I love how quickly it comes together and it never fails to get inhaled by the guests!

    Reply
  8. Susanne says

    March 5, 2018 at 11:26 am

    This sounds like a great twist on the traditional recipe! Perfect for tailgating or game night!! I’m certain my husband will love this recipe! I can’t wait to try it. – Susanne

    Reply
  9. Christina says

    March 5, 2018 at 7:52 am

    This is such an amazing dip! I love the zip from the Rotel!

    Reply
  10. Miz Helen says

    September 10, 2017 at 5:35 pm

    In time for big games, I love the addition of the burger to this classic dip! I really appreciate you sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and hope you are having a safe and enjoyable weekend.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  11. Cailin says

    January 13, 2014 at 3:06 pm

    Being from Texas, we love Rotelveeta – especially on Super Bowl Sunday! Nice one!

    Reply
  12. Meredith Wouters says

    October 31, 2013 at 4:36 pm

    I’ve been looking for this! Takes me back to my days growing up in Dallas… Thanks for sharing!

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    • Kelli Miller says

      November 2, 2013 at 9:49 am

      So glad you found it! My boys love some Rotel Dip on a family fun night. 🙂

      Reply
  13. Susie @Bowdabra says

    March 2, 2013 at 8:26 pm

    Looks yummy! Thanks for sharing!

    Have a good week!
    Susie @bowdabra
    http://bowdabrablog.com

    Reply
  14. Miz Helen says

    March 2, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    Kelli,
    This is almost a classic here, we love this recipe! Hope you are having a great weekend and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

    Reply

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