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Smoked Queso with Steak Bites

A smoky and cheesy delight with bite-sized steak infused with flavor, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Steak Bites
  • 1 lb ribeye or sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2-3 tbsp Spice Rub from Hasty Bake Use additional for seasoning if needed.
For the Queso
  • 1 lb Velveeta cheese, cubed
  • 6 oz sharp cheddar cheese
  • 8 oz pepper jack cheese
  • 1 can 10 oz Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream Add more if needed for consistency.
  • 1/2 cup diced white onion
  • 1/2 cup cooked chorizo (optional) Can be omitted for a lighter version.
  • 4 oz can pickled jalapeños
  • 1 tbsp Spice Rub Hasty Bake
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your Hasty Bake Grill to 225-250 degrees F, preparing for indirect heat.
  2. Cut the steak into bite-sized pieces, toss with olive oil, and season with the Spice Rub.
Cooking
  1. Place the steak bites on the grill and smoke for 20-30 minutes until they reach 125-130 degrees F.
  2. In a cast-iron skillet or aluminum pan, combine the Velveeta, cheddar, and pepper jack cheese with the tomatoes (including juice), heavy cream, onion, chorizo (if using), jalapeños, Spice Rub, cumin, and chili powder.
  3. Place the cheese mixture on the grill over indirect heat, stirring occasionally, for 45-60 minutes until smooth and melted.
  4. Stir in the smoked steak bites and let sit on the grill for another 10 minutes.
Serving
  1. Remove from the grill and let cool slightly before serving with tortilla chips, bread, or veggies. Garnish with cilantro or jalapeños if desired.

Notes

For best flavor, consider marinating the steak bites overnight in the Spice Rub. If you have leftovers, store in an airtight container for up to four days and reheat gently, adding cream or milk.