Smoked Queso.

Tried my hand at smoked queso, and it was a hit! Super easy to make and the flavor is just wow!

Here’s what you need!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef cooked and seasoned
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 8 oz pepper jack cheese cubed
  • 8 oz mexican blend shredded cheese
  • 32 oz velveeta cubed
  • 1 cup salsa
  • ½ medium white onion diced
  • 1 tbsp cilantro
  • 2 roma tomatoes diced
  • 4 oz cream cheese cubed
  • ½ packet taco seasoning or make your own: see recipe

Supplies Needed

  • Pecan wood chips for smoker
  • 9 x13″ disposable aluminum pan
  • Smoker

Instructions

  • Fire up the smoker with pecan wood chips and get temperature to 230 degrees F.
  • In a non-stick skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain fat and sprinkle half a packet of taco seasoning (or make your own) on top. Do not add water. Mix taco seasoning into browned ground beef and set aside to cool a bit. Cut, dice and cubed cheese, onions, cream cheese and tomatoes.
  • Add all of the ingredients to a disposable 9×13″ aluminum pan. Place in smoker and smoke for about 1 ½ to 2 hours or until the cheese is fully melted and smooth stirring 2-3 times through cooking.
  • Serve immediately with tortilla chips, low carb air fryer chips, or pork rinds.
  • Store remaining leftovers in a airtight container in fridge for a few days. When ready to eat, heat in a microwave safe bowl and enjoy!

Please note the original recipe came from Everyday shortcuts

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