Cowboy Queso

Ingredients (12)

• 1/2 pound bulk spicy pork sausage
• 1 cup pale ale or other light beer
• 1 package (16 ounces) Velveeta, cubed
• 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, undrained
• 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
• Optional: jalapenos and tortilla or corn chips