Description
This Smoked Steak Queso Dip is rich, creamy, and packed with tender grilled steak and smoky cheese. The ultimate game day appetizer everyone will rave about!
Ingredients
For the Steak:
1 lb ribeye or New York strip steak
1 tbsp olive oil or beef tallow
1 tbsp steak seasoning (salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika)
For Caramelized Onions:
1 large white onion, thinly sliced
1 tbsp beef tallow or butter
Pinch of salt
For the Queso Base:
8 oz Velveeta, cubed
4 oz cream cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup whole milk
1 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional)
For Topping (Optional):
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 tbsp melted butter
Chopped chives or green onions
For Serving:
Toasted baguette slices
Tortilla chips
Crackers or pretzels
Instructions
1. Caramelize the Onions
Cook sliced onions in butter or beef tallow over low heat for about 45 minutes until golden and soft. Set aside.
2. Cook the Steak
Season the steak with oil and spices. Grill or smoke until done to your liking. Let it rest, then cut into small pieces.
3. Make the Cheese Sauce
In a large skillet or foil pan, add all cheeses, milk, and mustard. Smoke or bake at 250°F for 45 minutes, stirring until smooth.
4. Mix Everything Together
Add the cooked steak and caramelized onions into the melted cheese. Stir well.
5. Optional Topping
Mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and melted butter. Sprinkle on top and broil until golden brown.
6. Serve Warm
Top with chopped chives and serve with chips or bread.
Notes
Use tender steak like ribeye or strip steak for best flavor.
No smoker? Use an oven at 250°F and add a little liquid smoke.
Make ahead: Cook the onions and steak a day early to save time.
Cheese tip: Velveeta makes it creamy, but you can swap it with other melty cheeses.
Keep it warm: Use a slow cooker on “warm” to serve.
Storing leftovers: Keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of milk if needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Smoked, Grilled, Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 100 g
- Calories: 226 Kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 810 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 52 mg