Rich and creamy loaded venison queso dip that’s full of your favorite Southwest flavors. It’s an easy ground venison recipe that’s great as an appetizer or dinner!
Whether you’re looking for a delicious game day appetizer or something fun for a Friday night at home, this loaded venison queso dip will do the trick! Be sure to save this one with the rest of your venison recipes!
Ingredients Needed:
- 1 lb. ground venison
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 16 oz. Velveeta
- 14.5 oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 4 oz. can diced green chiles
- 15 oz. can black beans – rinsed and drained
- 1/4 – 1/2 cup beer
How to make loaded venison queso dip
- Add the ground venison, red onion, cumin, salt, and pepper to a deep skillet and brown over medium heat.
- Once fully cooked, add in the shredded pepper jack and Velveeta cheese, frequently stirring until cheese is fully melted.
- Add in the fire-roasted tomatoes, green chiles, and rinsed black beans, stir to combine. Reduce heat to low and let heat for about 5 minutes.
- Add in 1/4 cup beer to reduce the consistency. Add additional beer until you get the consistency you prefer.
- Remove from heat and serve with tortilla chips or vegetables.
Recipe FAQs and Notes
Can I fix this in a crockpot slow cooker?
Yes, Once the meat is browned, add all of the remaining ingredients into the slow cooker and heat on medium or high until the cheese has fully melted, frequently stirring, then reduce to low.
Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes! You can make this loaded venison queso dip ahead of time and then reheat when ready to serve. You may want to add in a little more beer if it’s too thick after reheating.
Is ground venison healthy?
Ground venison comes from deer, which are by nature much leaner animals than cattle. They contain less fat than beef, therefore containing lower calorie and fat content.
Where can I find venison if I don’t have my own?
Most natural or health food grocers will carry venison in the frozen section, such as Sprouts, Whole Foods, or Natural Grocers. You can also order ground venison and other wild game meats online from The Honest Bison.
Recipe Variations:
- For additional heat, add in a couple diced jalapeños.
- Any beer will work
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Enjoy these other ground venison recipes!
- BBQ Bourbon Venison Meatballs – another delicious venison appetizer
- Venison Stuffed Jalapeño Peppers – a crowd-favorite appetizer
- Venison Philly Cheesesteak Sliders – a flavorful ground venison recipe
- Venison Taco Ring – super easy venison dinner idea
- Ground Venison Big Mac Salad – a lighter ground venison recipe
Loaded Venison Queso Dip Recipe
Loaded Venison Queso Dip
Rich and creamy loaded venison queso dip that's full of your favorite Southwest flavors. It's an easy ground venison recipe that's great as an appetizer or dinner!
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground venison
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 16 oz. Velveeta
- 14.5 oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 4 oz. can diced green chiles
- 15 oz. can black beans - rinsed and drained
- 1/4 - 1/2 cup beer
Instructions
- Add the ground venison, red onion, cumin, salt, and pepper to a deep skillet and brown over medium heat.
- Once fully cooked, add in the shredded pepper jack and Velveeta cheese, frequently stirring until cheese is fully melted.
- Add in the fire-roasted tomatoes, green chiles, and rinsed black beans, stir to combine. Reduce heat to low and let heat for about 5 minutes.
- Add in 1/4 cup beer to reduce the consistency. Add additional beer until you get the consistency you prefer.
- Remove from heat and serve with tortilla chips or vegetables.
Notes
- For additional heat, add in a couple of diced jalapeños.
- Any beer will work
- To make in a slow cooker, once the meat is browned, add all of the remaining ingredients into the slow cooker and heat on medium or high until the cheese has fully melted, frequently stirring, then reduce to low.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 248Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 845mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 3gSugar: 5gProtein: 20g
The recipes included on this website are written and produced for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist or medical professional, and the nutritional data on this site have not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist, registered dietician, or other medical professionals.
Primal Pioneer is a food blog and public land hunting resource by Mike and Jennifer Shreckengost. We’re a husband and wife team who combined their two passions – a love of the outdoors and food – into a joint effort with Primal Pioneer! You’ll find resources on planning and executing your own DIY over-the-counter public land big game hunt, along with wild game recipes featuring mostly venison and elk.
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Great recipe! I used petite cut tomatoes with jalapeños and habaneros for an extra kick the second time I made this. Love it!!
Delicious! Made on stovetop with 100% ground venison (no added fat). Only made 2 deviations from the recipe due to ingredients available on hand and I think it turned out amazing: used a whole small yellow onion and pre-shredded mozzarella and added a tablespoon of red pepper to sub the pepper jack cheese. I will definitely make this again. Great recipe for introducing venison to people who aren’t familiar with the taste of this lean meat.