Smoked Queso on the Pellet Smoker 🔥

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground Beef (80% lean, browned and drained)
• 0.5 pound Chorizo (Mexican style, crumbled)
• 8 ounces Pepper Jack Cheese (Shredded)
• 8 ounces Cheddar Cheese (Shredded, sharp preferred)
• 8 ounces Colby Jack Cheese (Shredded)
• 1 block Velveeta Cheese (16 oz, sliced)
• 1 block Cream Cheese (8 oz, softened)
• 2 cans Rotel Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies (10 oz each, undrained)
• 1 can Cream of Jalapeño Soup (10.5 oz)
• 1 medium Red Onion (Diced)
• 2 tablespoons Pickled Jalapeños (Chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Holy Gospel Seasoning (Spicy BBQ blend (Girl Gone Grilling signature))
• 0.5 can Coors Light Beer (Approximately 6 oz, added for flavor)
• Enough to fill grill Bear Mountain Savory Barbecue Pellets (For smoking, provides the smoky flavor)

Instructions

1. Preheat Grill

   Fill the pellet grill with Bear Mountain Savory Barbecue pellets and set the temperature to 200°F. Close the lid and let it preheat.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 200°F

2. Brown Meat

   Heat the large skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the ground beef and chorizo, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until fully browned, about 8‑10 minutes.

   Time: PT10M

3. Set Meat Aside

   Transfer the drained meat to a separate bowl and set aside while you assemble the cheese mixture.

   Time: PT2M

4. Combine Cheeses and Flavorings

   In the same skillet, add the shredded pepper jack, cheddar, colby jack, sliced Velveeta, and cream cheese. Stir until the cheeses begin to melt, then mix in the cooked meat, both cans of Rotel, the cream of jalapeño soup, diced red onion, pickled jalapeños, Holy Gospel seasoning, and half a can of Coors Light. Stir until everything is well combined.

   Time: PT5M

5. Smoke the Queso

   Place the skillet (or transfer the mixture to a disposable aluminum pan) onto the preheated grill. Cook low and slow at 200°F for 3 hours, stirring gently every 30 minutes to ensure even melting and to prevent sticking.

   Time: PT3H

   Temperature: 200°F

6. Finish and Serve

   After 3 hours, check that the cheese is fully melted and the dip is smooth. Remove the skillet from the grill, give it a final stir, and transfer to a serving bowl. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

15g

Carbohydrates

12g

Fat

25g

Fiber

2g