Description
Rotel tacos bring zesty Mexican-inspired flavors to your dinner table with minimal prep time. Cheese, ground beef, and Rotel tomatoes combine for a quick, satisfying meal you’ll want to make again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound ground beef
Canned Ingredients:
- 1 (10 ounces / 283 grams) can Rotel tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
Seasoning and Shells:
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 12 taco shells
Taco Toppings:
- Shredded lettuce
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high temperature and thoroughly cook the ground beef until no pink remains, breaking it into small crumbles.
- Eliminate excess fat by carefully draining the skillet, ensuring only lean meat remains.
- Pour Rotel tomatoes and green chilies into the beef, combining with taco seasoning and a measured water quantity.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and allow the mixture to gently simmer for approximately 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce reaches a thick, rich consistency.
- Warm taco shells in the oven at 350°F for 3-5 minutes to enhance their crispness.
- Carefully spoon the seasoned beef mixture into each prepared taco shell, distributing evenly.
- Embellish with preferred taco accompaniments such as shredded cheese, crisp lettuce, diced tomatoes, and tangy sour cream.
- Serve immediately while the filling remains hot and shells maintain their crunch.
Notes
- Drain beef thoroughly to prevent soggy taco shells and ensure a crisp, satisfying texture.
- Experiment with lean ground turkey or plant-based meat alternatives for a healthier protein option that maintains the same zesty flavor profile.
- Control spice levels by choosing mild or hot Rotel tomatoes, allowing customization for different heat preferences in your household.
- Let the meat mixture rest for a few minutes after simmering to allow flavors to meld and sauce to thicken slightly more, creating a more robust filling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg