Description
This flavorful Smoked Taco Dip combines creamy Velveeta and cream cheese with seasoned ground beef, southwestern corn, Rotel tomatoes, black beans, and a blend of cheeses. Smoked low and slow in a smoker, this dip offers a smoky depth that’s perfect for parties and gatherings, served warm with your favorite chips.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheeses
- 16 oz White Velveeta Cheese, cubed
- 1 block cream cheese, softened and cubed (approximately 8 oz)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
Protein
- 1 pound cooked and seasoned ground beef
Canned Goods & Vegetables
- 1 can Southwest corn, drained (about 15 oz)
- 1 can Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies, approximately 10 oz)
- 1 can black beans, drained (about 15 oz)
Seasoning
- Dan-O’s taco seasoning, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Gather and prepare all ingredients. Cube the White Velveeta cheese and soften and cube the cream cheese to ensure even melting during smoking.
- Cook and Season the Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess grease and stir in Dan-O’s taco seasoning to taste, mixing well to fully coat the meat.
- Assemble the Dip: In a smoker-safe dish, combine the cooked and seasoned ground beef, cubed Velveeta cheese, cream cheese, drained Southwest corn, Rotel tomatoes, and drained black beans. Mix thoroughly to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Add the Shredded Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese evenly over the top of the mixture to create a cheesy crust as it smokes.
- Season the Dip: Add additional Dan-O’s taco seasoning over the top if desired to enhance the flavor further.
- Preheat the Smoker: Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C) to prepare for low and slow cooking.
- Smoke the Dip: Place the dish in the smoker and smoke the dip for 2 hours. Stir the dip halfway through the smoking process to ensure even melting and flavor distribution.
- Serve: After 2 hours, once the cheeses are melted and the dip is bubbly, carefully remove from the smoker. Serve warm with your favorite tortilla chips for dipping.
Notes
- Use a smoker-safe heatproof dish to prevent damage during smoking.
- Adjust taco seasoning quantities to control the dip’s spiciness.
- Stirring halfway through smoking helps evenly melt the cheeses and blends flavors.
- This dip keeps well and can be reheated gently in the oven or microwave.
- For extra smoky flavor, consider adding wood chips like hickory or mesquite to the smoker.
- Serve with tortilla chips, sliced veggies, or warm tortillas for a complete snack experience.
