A warm homemade dip that is a combination of chili and cheese dip, featuring seasoned lean ground beef, kidney beans, velveeta, and cheddar. This delicious appetizer is a party favorite and perfect for game day!
Heat a cast iron skillet, or a deep-sided skillet, over medium heat. Once warm, drizzle with cooking oil. Add onions. Cook until they begin to soften. Add garlic. Cook until fragrant.
Add ground beef breaking it into smaller pieces. Add seasoning: salt, pepper, chili powder, paprika, and cumin. Stir and cook.
Once meat is fully cooked, add tomato sauce, beans and rotel. Stir to combine.
Lower the heat. Add velveeta. Stir it into the dip and allow it to fully melt.
Fold in cheddar cheese. Allow to melt.
Remove from heat. Top with extra shredded cheddar cheese and pico de gallo if desired.