7-8 servingsbeefcan fire roasted tomatoes

Slow Cooker Chile con Queso

By Instant Pot Culinary Team

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7-8 Servings

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Easy

Slow Cooker Chile con Queso
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Recipe Details

Difficulty: Easy

Cooking Technique: Saute

Cuisine: Mexican

Yield: 7-8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cayenne
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ white onion
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 4 oz can mild diced green chiles
  • 1 14 oz can Fire Roasted tomatoes
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 12 oz Velveeta cheese
  • 3 cups Mexican shredded cheese
  • Fresh cilantro sprigs
  • Tortilla Chips
This Chile Con Queso makes entertaining easy, from sautéing, to slow cooking, to serving all in one pot!

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Turn on the Sauté function at 320°F for 20 Minutes. Add the olive oil and the ground beef. Brown the beef on all sides, breaking up into smaller bits with a wooden spoon. Sprinkle on the paprika, cayenne and salt.
  2. Leave the ground beef in the pot and add the diced white onion and minced garlic cloves. Sauté for another 3-4 Minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add the diced green chiles, fire roasted tomatoes, evaporated milk, Velveeta cheese, and Mexican shredded cheese. Stir to combine.
  4. Place the lid on top and Slow Cook on High for 2 Hours, or on Low for 4 Hours, stirring occasionally.
  5. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and serve with tortilla chips. Keep warm.

About the chef

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

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