Description
This Smoked Taco Dip is a flavorful and creamy appetizer combining seasoned ground beef, a mix of cheeses, Southwest corn, Rotel tomatoes, and black beans, all slow-smoked to perfection. Ideal for parties or game days, this dip offers a smoky twist on classic taco flavors, served warm with chips.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 16 oz White Velveeta Cheese, cubed
- 1 block cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 1 pound cooked and seasoned ground beef
- 1 can Southwest corn, drained
- 1 can Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies)
- 1 can black beans, drained
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- Dan-O’s taco seasoning, to taste
Instructions
- Cook and season the beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef thoroughly while adding Dan-O’s taco seasoning to taste. Drain the excess grease to ensure the dip isn’t too oily. Cube the White Velveeta and cream cheese while the beef cooks.
- Combine the dip ingredients: In a smoker-safe dish, mix together the cooked ground beef, cubed Velveeta cheese, cream cheese, drained Southwest corn, Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, and drained black beans, ensuring an even distribution of ingredients.
- Add shredded cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese evenly over the top of the mixture to create a gooey melted cheese layer.
- Season the dip: Adjust the flavor by sprinkling additional Dan-O’s taco seasoning on top as desired for an extra kick.
- Smoke the dip: Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C). Place the prepared dip inside and smoke it for 2 hours, stirring the mixture halfway through to promote even melting and flavor blending.
- Serve warm: Once the cheese is fully melted and the dip is bubbling, carefully remove it from the smoker. Serve the smoked taco dip warm alongside tortilla chips for dipping.
Notes
- Use a smoker-safe dish to avoid any damage during smoking.
- Stirring halfway through smoking helps ensure even melting and flavor distribution.
- Adjust the amount of taco seasoning to your preference for spice level.
- Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
- This dip can be kept warm in a low oven if necessary before serving.
