Wild Game Queso Dip

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground elk (or any ground wild game)

• ½ small onion, diced

• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced

• 8 oz Velveeta queso blanco, cubed

• 4 oz Monterey Jack cheese, cubed

• 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, cubed

• ⅛ cup diced pickled jalapeños

• 1 can original Rotel tomatoes & green chilies

• ½ tablespoon olive oil

• 1½ tablespoons taco seasoning

Directions

1. Prepare your smoker or grill for indirect heat at 275°F.

2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, sauté the diced onion and garlic in olive oil for 2–3 minutes, until softened and fragrant.

3. Add the ground wild game and taco seasoning. Cook until the meat is fully browned.

4. Remove from heat and stir in the Rotel, diced jalapeños, and all cubed cheeses.

5. Transfer the mixture to a smoker-safe pan and place it on the smoker.

6. Smoke for about 1 hour, stirring every 15–20 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted and the dip is smooth and creamy.

Serve

Serve hot with tortilla chips, over grilled meat, or straight out of the pan if no one’s judging.