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Instant Pot Mexican Queso is perfect for game day or your next fiesta! Everyone will love this cheesy dip filled with seasoned beef, chilies, and tomatoes!

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INSTANT POT MEXICAN QUESO

You guys, this year feels like it is *flying* by! Amiright?

I cannot believe we’re already at the end of the month of October and looking at November tomorrow!! Where have the past few months gone? Seriously, where?!

As much as I can’t believe how fast this year has gone by, there are some positives. If there’s anything I love about this time of the year, it’s tailgating parties and holiday parties. Let’s be honest, it’s just an excuse to eat lots of yummy food for weeks on end. And I’m not even sorry or sad.

Instant Pot Mexican Queso in a white bowl with tortilla chips.

We usually host one tailgating party a month (sometimes two!), along with Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve. Whether it’s just dinner or an all-out party, you can be sure there is a smorgasbord of food.  I can’t help myself – I love throwing a no holds barred shebang. One thing that is often included on game day or holiday parties is this Instant Pot Mexican Queso.

It’s such a quick and easy recipe – and people LOVE it. I mean, queso?! That says it all. It’s always a hit.

Instant Pot Mexican Queso ingredients in a metal bowl.

How do you make Mexican Queso?

You’ll start by browning ground beef with onion, seasoning, and tomatoes with green chilies. Add in some cheese, set the pressure cooker and let it do its thing. When it’s finished, stir … and voilà, easy peasy Instant Pot Mexican Queso.

The only thing difficult about this recipe is deciding what you want to dip in it first because you will want to dip all the things.

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Instant Pot Mexican Queso being mixed up in a metal bowl.

How do you use Instant Pot Mexican Queso?

My favorite and probably the most obvious way is as a dip for tortilla chips and cut-up veggies. I’ve been known to use it on tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and even casseroles!

Instant Pot Mexican Queso being mixed up in a metal bowl with a spoon.

Can I make Mexican Queso without an Instant Pot?

You sure can! This can be made on the stovetop in the same fashion as mentioned in the recipe. Be sure to melt the cheese over a low temperature, stirring often. You can also make this in the slow cooker. Brown the ground beef with the onion and seasoning, then transfer it to a slow cooker with the remaining ingredients. At this point, it doesn’t really need to “cook” – it just needs to warm enough to melt the cheese.

Instant Pot Mexican Queso being mixed up in a metal bowl.

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Instant Pot Mexican Queso is perfect for game day or your next fiesta! Everyone will love this cheesy dip filled with seasoned beef, chilies, and tomatoes!
4.53 from 178 votes
Servings: 16 servings

Instant Pot Mexican Queso

By Jamie Sherman
Instant Pot Mexican Queso is perfect for game day or your next fiesta! Everyone will love this cheesy dip filled with seasoned beef, chilies, and tomatoes!
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 25 minutes

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Ingredients 

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 tablespoons HOT taco seasoning
  • 1 can Ro*Tel Fire-Roasted Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies, 10 oz.
  • 1 box Velveeta Original Cheese, cut into cubes, 32 oz.
  • Tortilla chips or cut-up veggies, for serving

Instructions 

  • Turn Instant Pot on “Saute” and wait until HOT.
  • Add the ground beef, onion, seasonings, green chilies, and tomatoes. Cook, while crumbling the beef, until no longer pink.
  • Add the Velveeta into the pot. DO NOT STIR. Place lid on and turn vent into the sealing position.
  • Cook on manual high pressure for 4 minutes.
  • When timer is up, preform a quick release. Open pot and immediately stir in cheese. Keep stirring until everything is well combined.
  • Serve with tortilla chips or cut-up veggies.

Notes

  • This can be made on the stovetop in the same fashion as mentioned in the recipe. Be sure to melt the cheese over a low temperature, stirring often. You can also make this in the slow cooker. Brown the ground beef with the onion and seasoning, then transfer it to a slow cooker with the remaining ingredients. At this point, it doesn’t really need to “cook” – it just needs to warm enough to melt the cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 172kcal, Carbohydrates: 9g, Protein: 17g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 41mg, Sodium: 946mg, Potassium: 352mg, Fiber: 0.4g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 616IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 338mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Jamie

Jamie Sherman founded Love Bakes Good Cakes in February 2012. She is a self-taught home cook passionate about sharing easy, delicious, and family-friendly recipes. From comforting classics to irresistible desserts, I believe homemade food brings people together. Join me on my journey of creating and sharing meals that bring joy to every table!

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11 Comments

  1. JALWA GAME LOGIN says:

    This Instant Pot Mexican Queso is a total game-changer! The flavors are incredible, and it comes together so quickly. I can’t wait to serve it at my next game night! Thanks for sharing such a delicious recipe!

  2. Mrs. Stuart says:

    So easy and delicious! I was worried about cooking Velveeta in the Instant Pot but alas my trusty appliance didn’t fail me. Thanks for sharing your delicious and easy recipe. We enjoyed our nacho dinner this evening

  3. Ashlynn Williamsen says:

    Can I cook this on the stove/oven instead?

    1. Jamie says:

      Yes. You’ll have to modify the process slightly, but it will work fine.

  4. Kelly McCarty says:

    This i an awesome simple recipe I did make a adjustment to it I added 2 jalapenos after browning the beef. I also got a burn notice so I just did a quick release after getting the message, stirred it all up, turned off the pot, put the lid back on in the sealed position, then hit the warm button and let it sit for 10 min.

  5. Theresa says:

    The reason this recipe keeps burning for everyone is because you need at least one cup of thin liquid in the pot for it to work, you also need to deglaze the bottom of the pot after cooking the beef.

  6. 1jazzychick says:

    After seeing you all say yours burns. I made a few adjustments. I cooked my ground beef and Italian sausage on the stove, then added to the insta pot. I added 3 cans of rotel ( I’m a tomatoe lover) and then added the full stick of velveeta cheese. Instead of 4 minutes, I did 2 minutes. I released the steam, opened the pot and stir the mixture together. It was already boiling so the cheese melted very Easily as I stirred together. It’s perfect.

    1. Kelly McCarty says:

      The Italian sausage addition seems like it would be awesome.

  7. Jon says:

    The recipe is awesome, this is my 3rd time making it and the burn code shows up everytime when I put the cheese on top and go to pressure cook.

    Any ideas? I have cleaned the bottom of the pan out multiple times and even let the pot cool before pressure cooking.

  8. Raven says:

    My queso keeps burning… What could I be doing wrong?

  9. Marianne says:

    This recipe is a winner!!! I just fed our whole office of 20 with a nacho bar using this recipe, made as described in my pressure cooker. They loved it!!! Thank you for this recipe. 🙂