Baked Queso Dip with Ground Beef

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Combine ground beef, red onion, and garlic in a skillet and cook over medium-high heat until beef is browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes.

Drain any excess liquid from the skillet. Season with taco seasoning and mix well.

Add cooked ground beef, diced tomatoes, Velveeta cheese, cream cheese, Gouda, jalapeno, and cilantro to an oven-safe dish.

Drizzle some of the half-and-half on top (don't use all of it, save some to adjust for thickness later).

Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove from oven to stir and adjust thickness with half-and-half as needed. Return to the oven and continue to cook until cheese is bubbly, about 15 more minutes.