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The Magical Slow Cooker » Recipes » Appetizers » Slow Cooker Rotel Dip with Beef

Slow Cooker Rotel Dip with Beef

by Sarah Olson on June 14, 2020 | Updated December 14, 2022 41 Comments

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Make Rotel Dip in your crockpot with Velveeta, ground beef and 2 cans of Rotel Tomatoes. Perfect dip for parties and gameday.

We love a good Velveeta dip like this recipe or my cheeseburger dip too!

close up of rotel velveeta dip

What is Rotel?

  • Rotel is canned tomatoes with diced green chiles.
  • There are different varieties of Rotel such as Original, Hot, Mild, No Salt added and Fire-Roasted. Use whatever variety you like, my store only had the no salt variety due to low stock on items.
tostito chops, velveeta, 2 cans of rotel, package of ground beef and seasonings in front of slow cooker

How to make Rotel Dip:

  • 2 cans of Rotel – Yes! two cans, if you only use one you will have a dip that is too thick.
  • Velveeta cheese – A small 1 lb. box.
  • Seasonings – I use chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Ground beef – cooked, crumbled, and drained before adding to the slow cooker.
cubes of velveeta in rotel and crumbled ground beef

How long do I cook?

  • Place the lid on the slow cooker.
  • Cook on HIGH for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
melted velveeta in slow cooker with ground beef and rotel

Can I use sausage instead of ground beef?

  • Ground sausage is great in this recipe!
  • I like to use 1 pound of Jimmy Dean Breakfast sausage.
spoon in rotel dip in slow cooker

How can I make this less spicy?

  • Rotel tends to be spicy, be sure to use “Mild” if you have any aversion to spicy food.
  • Alternatively, you can use mild salsa instead of Rotel.

How can I thin my dip after it’s been on the warm setting for too long?

  • The dip will thicken with time if left on the warm setting for a length of time while serving.
  • Add a splash of milk to thin the dip.
chip with rotel velveeta dip on it.

Other great dip recipes:

  • Slow Cooker Bacon Cheeseburger Dip
  • Slow Cooker Chili Cheese Dip
  • Slow Cooker Velveeta Bean Dip
  • Slow Cooker Taco Dip
  • Slow cooker Smoked Queso
  • Slow Cooker Sausage Dip
  • Slow Cooker Artichoke Dip
  • Slow Cooker Creamy Bean Dip

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Rotel Dip

4.92 from 62 votes
Cheesy dip with rotel, velveeta and ground beef. Perfect for any game day feast!
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 161kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker – 4 quart or larger

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 16 oz. Velveeta cheese this is the smaller box
  • 20 oz. Rotel® diced Tomatoes with & Green Chiles (TWO 10-oz. cans) DO NOT DRAIN
  • 2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder

For serving

  • corn chips
  • chopped cilantro optional
US Customary – Metric

Instructions:

  • Set a large skillet over medium high heat on the stove top. Brown and crumble the ground beef, drain the fat.
  • Add the cooked ground beef to the slow cooker, cube the velveeta and add on top of the beef.
  • Pour over the can of rotel and sprinkle over the chili and garlic powder. Stir.
  • Place the lid on the slow cooker. Cook on HIGH for 2 hours or until cheese is melted and the dip is hot.
  • Keep on warm while serving.
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Recipe Notes:

How can I make this less spicy?
  • Rotel tends to be spicy (even the original style), be sure to use “Mild” if you have any aversion to spicy food.
  • Alternatively, you can use mild salsa instead of Rotel.
Can I use sausage instead of ground beef?
  • Ground sausage is great in this recipe!
  • I like to use 1 pound of Jimmy Dean Breakfast sausage.
How can I thin the dip after it’s been on the warm setting for too long?
  • The dip will thicken with time if left on the warm setting for a length of time while serving.
  • Add a splash of milk to thin the dip.
Nutritional values are approximate and do not not include chips or cilantro.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 643mg | Potassium: 357mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 670IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 239mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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    Comments

    1. Pam says

      January 28, 2023 at 9:33 am

      How long on low will this take in a crock pot

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        January 28, 2023 at 10:00 am

        The full recipe is in the recipe card. Crock pot and slow cooker are the same thing.

        Reply
    2. Ar says

      January 25, 2023 at 1:20 pm

      I also use one large can of cream of mushroom it turns out perfect

      Reply
    3. Ashley says

      December 30, 2022 at 9:02 pm

      Can i use a 7 qt slow cooker?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        December 31, 2022 at 8:29 am

        Yes!

        Reply
    4. Tokesia says

      October 31, 2022 at 10:43 am

      Can you use ground turkey

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        October 31, 2022 at 10:58 am

        Yes! Or ground chicken.

        Reply
        • Tokesia says

          October 31, 2022 at 11:37 am

          Thanks

    5. Laura says

      October 29, 2022 at 10:38 am

      Looks amazing! How long would I bake in the oven?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        October 29, 2022 at 1:34 pm

        I’m unsure, I only test my recipes in the slow cooker.

        Reply
    6. Lizzie says

      September 11, 2022 at 5:26 am

      5 stars
      I followed your recipe and it turned out marvelous! My daughter said it was the best rotel dip I have ever made. I think adding the chili powder gave it that extra flavor it needed because in the past I’ve always only done the cheese, meat and one can of rotel and that was it. So thank you so much! I garnished it with pico de gallo and sour cream.

      Reply
    7. Mariah says

      August 5, 2022 at 10:25 am

      5 stars
      How can I take this to a party? Cook on high for 2 hours at home then just bring the crockpot and put on warm at the party?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        August 5, 2022 at 2:46 pm

        Yes! That is what I do. If it thickens up too much add a touch of milk or water at the party.

        Reply
    8. Anonymous says

      May 1, 2022 at 3:57 pm

      5 stars
      Love this.

      Reply
    9. Deshon says

      February 13, 2022 at 9:57 am

      5 stars
      Does 2 cans help with the thickness?? I’ve always use one can and it gets pretty thick and I end up using splashes of milk!

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        February 13, 2022 at 3:20 pm

        Yes! That’s why I add 2 cans.

        Reply
    10. devon says

      February 9, 2022 at 3:43 pm

      drain the rotel first or no?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        February 9, 2022 at 3:55 pm

        No, do not drain.

        Reply
    11. J says

      May 24, 2021 at 8:30 am

      5 stars
      Doubled the recipe to make more. How can I help the thickness?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        May 24, 2021 at 11:09 am

        Leave the lid off. It will thicken up quick.

        Reply
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