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Cheesy Ground Beef Queso Bake Comfort Dish

A hearty slice of Cheesy Ground Beef Queso Bake Comfort Dish topped with melted cheddar cheese.
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This is a simple, hearty baked casserole featuring seasoned ground beef layered with a rich, homemade queso sauce. It is a satisfying, one-dish meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 bag (13 ounces) tortilla chips, slightly crushed

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Brown the ground beef and chopped onion in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Stir in the taco seasoning mix and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid reduces slightly.
  4. Stir in the diced tomatoes and green chilies. Remove the skillet from the heat.
  5. In a separate small saucepan, combine the cream cheese, milk, Monterey Jack cheese, cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until the cheeses are fully melted and the sauce is smooth. Do not boil.
  6. Spread half of the crushed tortilla chips in an even layer on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  7. Spoon the ground beef mixture evenly over the chips.
  8. Pour the entire queso sauce mixture over the beef layer, spreading it to cover completely.
  9. Top with the remaining crushed tortilla chips.
  10. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the top layer is lightly golden.
  11. Let the bake rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute your favorite store-bought queso dip for the homemade sauce if you need to save time.
  • For extra flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of cumin to the ground beef mixture while cooking.
  • Serve with sour cream or sliced green onions as optional toppings.

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