#beefandcheese

This homemade queso con carne dip is tasty and perfect for parties or getting together with friends on game day. For a real Tex-Mex taste, it's made with real shredded cheese and seasoned ground beef.

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil. 1/2 onion, diced. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced. 1/2 pound ground beef. 1 teaspoon chili powder. 1/2 teaspoon cumin. 1/2 teaspoon paprika. 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper. Salt and pepper to taste. 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese. 1/2 cup diced tomatoes. 1/4 cup chopped cilantro. 1/4 cup milk or cream.

Instructions: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, minced garlic, and diced jalapeno. Cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes. Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Stir in shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese until melted and smooth. Add diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, and milk or cream, stirring until heated through and well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Transfer the queso con carne to a serving dish and serve warm with tortilla chips or vegetables. Enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Enjoy the strong flavors of this chopped cheese sandwich with Sriracha! A spicy take on a classic dish, it's full of tasty beef, bright peppers, and gooey melted cheese.

Ingredients: 1 hoagie or sub roll. 1/2 cup chopped cooked beef. 1/4 cup diced onions. 1/4 cup diced green bell peppers. 1/4 cup diced red bell peppers. 1/2 cup shredded cheese such as cheddar or American. 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce. 1 tablespoon mayonnaise. 1 tablespoon butter.

Instructions: Set a skillet on medium heat to warm it up. Butter both sides of the hoagie or sub roll, then toast it in the pan until it turns golden brown. To the same pan, add the diced onions, green bell peppers, red bell peppers, and chopped beef. Make sure the beef is hot and the vegetables are soft. Add the Sriracha sauce and mayonnaise and mix them well with the vegetables and beef. Add the shreds of cheese to the beef mixture and let it melt. After the cheese melts, put the beef mixture on the hoagie or sub roll that has been toasted. Enjoy while hot!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

These Spinach-Mozzarella Stuffed Burgers are a delicious twist on the classic burger. The combination of juicy beef, melted mozzarella cheese, and sautéed spinach makes for a flavorful and satisfying meal.

Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds ground beef. 1 cup chopped spinach, cooked and drained. 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese. 1/2 teaspoon salt. 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. 4 hamburger buns. Lettuce, tomato slices, and condiments for toppings.

Instructions: In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, and black pepper. Mix well. Divide the beef mixture into 8 equal portions and flatten them into thin patties. In the center of 4 patties, place a portion of cooked spinach and a portion of shredded mozzarella cheese. Top each with another beef patty and seal the edges by pressing them together, forming 4 stuffed burgers. Preheat your grill or stovetop griddle over medium-high heat. Place the stuffed burgers on the grill or griddle and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness and the cheese is melted. Toast the hamburger buns on the grill for about 1 minute until they are slightly browned. Assemble the burgers by placing a stuffed patty on the bottom half of each bun, and top with lettuce, tomato slices, and your favorite condiments. Place the top half of the buns on the assembled burgers to complete them. Serve hot and enjoy!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes