Chili Nacho Dip is a great cheesy appetizer that can be easily made in a slow cooker and taken to a potluck party or enjoyed at home.
Jump to RecipeI LOVE cheese. When I was younger, I would grab a block of cheese and take big bites out of it. I put cheese on so many foods, many of them that most people don’t put cheese on. When I decided to make a Chili Nacho Dip, I knew it had to be loaded with cheese. Good cheese.
The first few times I made this, we used Velveeta cheese. The Velveeta is more creamy but tastes fake. Thre are many ingredients in the cheese that we don’t want, so I switched to cheddar cheese. The flavor and texture are a little different, but it was better overall.
Even before living in Texas, I’ve always enjoyed some good Tex-Mex as well. And this Chili Nacho Dip combines my love of both in a delicious chip dip. It’s perfect as an appetizer or to bring for a potluck. Or, sometimes, it becomes a meal for me.
The recipe can be changed to your preferences since you are making it from scratch. I don’t like a lot of chunks in mine, so I keep the amount of ground beef and tomatoes to a minimum. But it would be easy to increase either, or both, if you prefer.
Ok, an even better part (yes, it gets better still) is that it’s made in the slow cooker. Besides browning the ground beef, it doesn’t take much at all to cook this recipe. To bring it to a potluck, you can use a slow cooker like I have, the Hamilton Beach Stay or Go Slow Cooker, to easily keep the dip warm for the duration of a party.
Chili Nacho Dip Step by Step
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 29 oz tomato sauce
- 15 oz pinto beans
- 15 oz tomatoes (diced)
- 1 cup half and half
- 6 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 pkg fajita seasoning
- 1 bag Tortilla chips
Instructions
First, brown the ground beef in a large skillet.
Meanwhile, add all of the canned ingredients into the slow cooker.
Pour the half and half in with the tomatoes and sauce and stir until it’s combined.
Add the cheddar cheese into the slow cooker and stir it into the sauce.
Drain the ground beef and place that in the slow cooker.
Then put in all of the seasonings. You can either buy a packet of chili season or make your own. I like to use the one that I use for my regular chili recipe.
Stir and set the slow cooker to high, and cook for a couple of hours. I find it takes about 2-3 hours for the cheese to melt.
Serve the dip warm with chips, and top with sour cream (if desired).
Chili Nacho Dip Leftovers
Storage: Chili Nacho Dip leftovers can be stored in a container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Reheating: I find this reheats the best in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir often to keep it from sticking and scalding.
Freezing: Just don’t do it. We tried once and it was not good. Everything separated and didn’t end up mixing back together well, even when reheating.
Recipe
Originally Published On: December 3, 2017
Last Updated On: December 20, 2022
Chili Nacho Dip
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 29 oz tomato sauce
- 15 oz pinto beans
- 15 oz tomatoes (diced)
- 1 cup half and half
- 6 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 pkg fajita seasoning
- 1 bag Tortilla chips
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef
- Meanwhile, add all of the canned ingredients into the slow cooker
- Pour the half and half in with the tomatoes and sauce and stir until it’s combined
- Add the cheddar cheese into the slow cooker and stir it into the sauce
- Drain the ground beef and place that in the slow cooker
- Add the seasoning
- Set the slow cooker to high, and cook for a couple of hours
- Serve the dip warm with chips, and top with sour cream (if desired)
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
More Savory Cheese Dip Recipes to try
- Ranch Spinach Dip
- Super Easy Pizza Dip
- Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Hot Crab Dip
- Roasted Green Onion Dip
- Chili Nacho Dip
- Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe 2 Ways
- Nutty Cheese Ball
- Hot Virginia Dip
- Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Easy Cheesy Ranch Chicken Dip
- Taco Dip
- Ranch Snowman Spread
- Cheesy Baked Crab Casserole: Chinese Buffet Copycat
More TexMex Recipes to try
- Chili Nacho Dip
- Bean and Cheese Tostadas
- Taco Pizza
- 5 Layer Bean Dip
- Frito Pies or Walking Tacos
- Taco Tostadas
- Chicken Enchiladas
- Pico de Gallo Recipe
- Tex-Mex Queso Recipe without Velveeta
- Southwestern Salad with an Avocado Dressing
- Taco-Stuffed Bell Peppers
- Homemade Queso with Real Cheese
- Chicken Enchilada Skillet
- Two Minute Salsa
- Sheet Pan Nachos
- Chicken Flautas with Buttermilk-Avocado Sauce
- Taco-Stuffed Poblano Peppers
- How to Create an Allergy-Friendly Taco Bar
- Chicken Enchilada Suizas Skillet Dinner
- Chipotle Chicken Tacos
- Halloween Quesadillas
- Tortilla-Crusted Chicken
- Taco Dip
- Chicken Tortilla Soup (Gluten Free and Dairy Free)
Very nice recipe!! Love chili and delicious chip dip.
Oh, chip dip is easily one of my weaknesses!
This dip looks so delicious. It looks quite similar to one I have had at parties and really loved, so I’m excited to give this a try myself. I don’t like a lot of chunks in my dips either so I think I will love it just as it is.
I’ve had similar before as well, but never quite the same. This one is super cheesy, just how I like it!
As someone who could happily eat nachos every day of the week, this is my kind of recipe. Plus, the dip looks so easy to make and so deliciously cheesy. Can’t wait to give it a try.
I’m the same. I could eat this or my taco dip every day!
Oh my gosh! I love cheese too!! This looks like an amazing crock pot meal. I’ve been looking for a dip that isn’t too spicy. I’ll have to try this out!
This is not spicy at all, I can’t handle spicy well. It’s just so cheesy and amazing!
The foodie in me says thank you. I love trying new recipe, and usually on Fridays, I like to have nachos dish, I will give it a try and hopefully it will come as pretty as yours
You’re welcome! And don’t worry, even if it isn’t pretty it should still taste good!
Great snack which is perfect with all the house guests we have coming. Starting today.
Awesome, enjoy your company!
Awesome recipe. Thanks for sharing this.
the dip looks delicious. i can totally see this being a big hit at parties !
It’s perfect for parties! Everyone seems to enjoy it when I make it.
Me too! This looks delicious! I want nothing more than to grab a big bowl of this and dig in.
Yes! I’m already itching to make another batch of it for myself.
Someone in my family used to make a dip similar to this and we used to devour it within minutes! It was a family favorite! I’ll have to try this one for the next gathering!
I hope your family likes it just as much as the other one!
You always have the best recipes. I’m going have to try this out befor I give up dairy products.
Aww, thanks! I would have such a hard time giving up dairy products.
This Chili Nacho Dip sounds perfect to make for the holidays. It definitely looks so tasty.
It’s awesome for big get-togethers at almost any time of the year!
Chili and cheese sound like a perfect mixture. The dish looks so gorgeous and tasty. Thanks for your recipe.
It is definitely the perfect combination! I hope you get to try it out!
I love chilli, cheese and nachos! Great recipe, thank you for sharing 🙂
Me too! This covers it all!
YES, bring on all the cheese! We’re having people over the labor day long weekend and I’m sure this will be a hit!
This is perfect for when you have guests. It makes so much and everyone loves it!
I love nachos and this dip sounds delicious! Anything that can be made in the slow cooker is a big plus for me too!
Yes, I love using the slow cooker. Especially on days that I know we won’t have a lot of time in the evening because the food is ready when we are!
I am not a fan of velveeta cheese. So I love the route you went with this.
I used to like it. Back before I tried things like this with real cheese. Now I can’t stand how fake it tastes.
This is something I could see myself making all the time! What a great thing to have on a weekend!
I have to limit myself because I eat way too much in one sitting if I don’t watch it!
This chili nacho dip sounds really good, also, it’s the kind of dip that everybody loves because who doesn’t like chili, right?
I have to agree! I am going to a scrapbooking retreat in Florida in two weeks and we are making this again to have for a snack while we are at the hotel for the weekend. Everyone is so excited!
You killed me!!! I super love chili dip but had no idea how to make it! Thank you so much.
It’s so easy to make in the slow cooker! I’m sure there are other ways, but this is by far the easiest in my opinion!
Awesome recipe and looks really delicious. I’ve heard about the chili dip from friends and I might try it.
It’s so yummy, but so addicting. I have to be careful or I will eat the whole thing!
I have never tried any chili dip! This one looks so delicious 😍 The recipe is easy to follow so I can try making this dip at home someday ☺☺
Oh, it’s so yummy! If you like cheese, then this is definitely a recipe to try.
I would like to try this recipe this coming weekend. I really love this. It looks so delicious! YUMMY!
I hope you enjoy it! It’s perfect if you watch football 🙂