Post by @seattlehanddoc

Smoked Steak Queso Dip with Caramelized Onions #ad Creamy, smoky, cheesy, and topped with juicy grilled steak bites, this queso is packed with layers of flavor. Sweet caramelized onions, roasted vegetables, and a blend of melty cheeses make it the ultimate party dip, especially when served with @Tostitos Mexican Street Corn Chips. Ingredients For the Queso * 1 block cream cheese, cubed * Colby cheese, cubed * Sharp cheddar cheese, cubed * Monterey Jack cheese, cubed * Pepper Jack cheese, cubed * Oaxaca cheese, shredded or pulled into pieces * 1 can evaporated milk * 1 small onion, diced * 2 Roma tomatoes, diced * 2–3 jalapeños, diced * 3–4 cloves fresh garlic, minced * 1 large sweet or yellow onion, thinly sliced * 1 tablespoon olive oil * 1 tablespoon butter * Smoked paprika, to taste * Ground cumin, to taste * Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste For the Steak * 2 New York strip steaks * Salt * Black pepper * Smoked paprika * Ground cumin * Garlic powder For Serving * Tostitos® Mexican Street Corn Chips Instructions 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. 2. In a skillet over medium-low heat, melt the butter with the olive oil. Add the sliced onion and cook slowly for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deeply golden, soft, and caramelized. Set aside. 3. In a large oven-safe skillet or cast-iron pan, sauté the diced onion, tomatoes, and jalapeños until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. 4. Season the vegetable mixture with smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. 5. Add the evaporated milk, cream cheese, Colby, sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, and Oaxaca cheese. Stir until the cheeses begin to melt together into a creamy mixture. 6. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15–20 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the queso is completely melted, smooth, and bubbly. 7. While the queso bakes, season the New York strip steaks with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, cumin, and garlic powder. Cut the steaks into bite-sized cubes and grill them over high heat just long enough to develop a flavorful sear while keeping them tender. 8. Remove the queso from the oven and fold the caramelized onions into the hot cheese until evenly distributed. 9. Spoon the grilled steak bites over the top of the queso and serve immediately. #queso #steak #quesodip #steak