🧀🔥 Jerk Beef & Shrimp Rotel Dip
Creamy, spicy, and loaded with bold Caribbean flavor — the ultimate party dip that disappears fast.
This Jerk Beef & Shrimp Rotel Dip brings heat, richness, and seafood comfort into one skillet. Ground beef and shrimp are seasoned with jerk sauce, folded into a velvety cheese base, and finished with fresh veggies and cilantro for a dip that eats like a full meal.
Perfect for game day, holidays, or anytime you need a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
⏱ Recipe Snapshot
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
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Cook Time: 20 minutes
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Total Time: ~30 minutes
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Servings: 6–8
🛒 Ingredients
Protein
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1 lb ground beef
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1 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
Creamy Base
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16 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
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1 pint heavy whipping cream
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(Optional) Chicken broth or water, to thin sauce
Flavor & Heat
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2 tbsp jerk sauce
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1 fresh tomato, chopped
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1 jalapeño, finely chopped
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½ red onion, finely chopped
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Cilantro, chopped (to taste)
Optional seasonings: garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, black pepper.
👩🏽🍳 Instructions
1. Brown the Beef
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned.
Drain excess grease if needed.
2. Add the Shrimp
Add chopped shrimp to the skillet and cook until just pink (about 2–3 minutes).
3. Build the Creamy Base
Lower the heat and add:
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Velveeta cheese
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Heavy whipping cream
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Jerk sauce
Stir continuously until the cheese is fully melted and the dip is smooth.
4. Add the Fresh Ingredients
Fold in:
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Chopped tomato
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Jalapeño
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Red onion
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Cilantro
Let simmer 3–5 minutes to blend flavors.
5. Adjust the Texture
If you prefer a looser dip, add a splash of chicken broth or water until it reaches your desired consistency.
6. Serve Hot
Transfer to a serving bowl or keep warm in a skillet or slow cooker.
🍽 Serving Suggestions
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Tortilla chips or pita chips
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Toasted baguette slices
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Crackers or naan bread
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Over rice or fries for a loaded plate