Nacho Cheese Dip With Beer

I tried this last Christmas and it was a real hit. The men in particular really raved about it - maybe it was the beer?

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Yields: 4 cups

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup beer
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 16  ounces  refried beans
• 1⁄2 cup salsa, hot and chunky
• 16  ounces Velveeta cheese, 1/2 inch pieces
• 1⁄4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
•  tortilla chips

Directions

1. Combine beer, cumin, dried oregano and garlic powder in heavy medium sauce-pan. Bring to simmer. Add beans and salsa; stir until heated through.
2. Add Velveeta cheese; stir until cheese melts, about 3 minutes. Stir in cilantro. Transfer to bowl. Serve warm with tortilla chips.