Cin Chili Con Queso Recipe

Name: Cin Chili Con Queso
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound processed American cheese, diced (recommended: Velveeta); 1 can diced chilis and tomatoes (recommended: Ro'tel); 1 pound Cin Chili recipe follows, chilled; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 pounds ground beef; 1 (14-ounce) can beef broth (recommended: Swanson's); 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce (recommended: Hunt's); 1 tablespoon onion powder; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon jalapeno powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules; 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules; 5 tablespoons red chili powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon brown sugar; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Servings: persons

1 pound processed American cheese, diced (recommended: Velveeta)
1 can diced chilis and tomatoes (recommended: Ro'tel)
1 pound Cin Chili recipe follows, chilled
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds ground beef
1 (14-ounce) can beef broth (recommended: Swanson's)
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce (recommended: Hunt's)
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon jalapeno powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
5 tablespoons red chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1
Place the cheese in a crock pot.
2
Add the chilis and tomatoes and the Cin Chili.
3
Mix well and heat until melted, about 10 minutes.
4
Serve with tortilla chips.
5
( Note: this can also be cooked in the microwave)
6
In a large heavy bottom pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
7
Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 8 minutes.
8
Season with salt and drain off the excess grease.
9
Add the tomato sauce and the beef broth and simmer for 1 hour.
10
Add all of the ingredients from Batch one, stir and simmer for 35 more minutes.
11
Add Batch two to the pot and cook for another 20 minutes, stirring often.
12
Add Batch three and cook for 10 more minutes.
13
Let cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
14
Use in Cin Chili Stuffed Poblano Peppers, Cin Chili Puffs, and Cin Chili Con Queso.
15
Inactive Prep Time: 3 hours
16
Difficulty: easy

1161

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound processed American cheese, diced (recommended: Velveeta), 1 can diced chilis and tomatoes (recommended: Ro'tel), 1 pound Cin Chili recipe follows, chilled, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Cin Chili Con Queso falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cin Chili Con Queso

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Variations & substitutions

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