Description
Cheesy Rotel Beef Soft Tortilla Tacos are a delicious and creamy taco option filled with a savory beef and cheese mixture, perfect for any taco night.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ lb ground beef 80/20 blend
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ cups whole milk, room temperature
- 20 oz Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies), 2 cans, undrained
- 2 ½ cups cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- hot sauce, a few dashes, optional
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 10 soft flour tortillas, warmed
- diced tomatoes, for garnish
- chopped cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet or pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add the ground beef and sprinkle with taco seasoning. Cook until fully browned, breaking the meat into crumbles. Drain excess grease and set the beef aside, leaving a thin layer of drippings in the pan.
- In the same pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes to form a light roux.
- Slowly pour in the milk while whisking constantly until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Stir in the Rotel (with juices). Reduce heat to low and gradually add the shredded cheddar, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Stir in the sour cream and hot sauce (if using). Season with salt and black pepper to taste, and add extra taco seasoning if desired.
- Add the cooked beef and onions back into the cheesy Rotel sauce and stir well to coat. Simmer on low for 8–10 minutes until thick, smooth, and scoopable.
- Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
- Spoon the cheesy beef mixture into each tortilla. Garnish with diced tomatoes and chopped cilantro, then serve immediately while warm and creamy.
Notes
- This recipe can be adjusted for spice by using mild or hot Rotel.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- These tacos can be served with additional toppings of your choice such as avocado or jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg