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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 April 29, 2022 28 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 Taco Dip
  • Slow Cooker Sausage Dip
  • Slow Cooker Artichoke Dip
  • Slow Cooker Creamy Bean Dip

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Rotel Dip

4.89 from 42 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. Anonymous says

      May 1, 2022 at 3:57 pm

      5 stars
      Love this.

      Reply
    2. Deshon says

      February 13, 2022 at 9:57 am

      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
    3. 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
    4. J says

      May 24, 2021 at 8:30 am

      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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