Venison Chorizo Queso Dip

Jeremiah Doughty | From Field to Plate

Here's a wild game spin on cheese dip. Venison chorizo will really spice up this queso that's always an appetizer hit.

Ingredients 

Chorizo:

• 1 pound ground venison  
• 2 tbsp garlic powder 
• 2 tbsp chili powder 
• 2 tbsp smoked paprika 
• 2 tbsp sweet paprika 
• 1 tsp salt 
• 2 tsp oregano 
• 1 tsp cumin 
• 1 tsp cracked pepper
• ¼ cup oil 

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Dip: 

• 1 block melted cheese (like Velveeta) 
• 1 cup pepper jack cheese 
• 1 can rotel tomatoes, drained 
• 1 can green chilies 
• 1 tbsp chili powder 
• ½ cup milk 
• ½ cup cilantro
• 2 cloves garlic minced 

Topping: 
Cilantro, red onions, tomatoes and garlic

Directions 

1. In large bowl, mix your ground venison with all seasonings. Set aside for 20 minutes and allow the meat to get tacky with the seasonings.  
2. In large skillet over medium heat, add your venison along with oil and brown.
3. Add your rotel tomatoes, garlic, green chilies, and cilantro. Cook 2-4 minutes until nice and bubbly. 
4. Add your melting cheese, milk and chili powder, cook until cheese is melted and hot 
5. Remove from heat and mix in pepper jack cheese. 
6. Top with topping and serve immediately alongside chips or bread.  
7. You can also do this whole thing in a slow cooker and serve it in the cooker to keep warm. 

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