🌮 CHEESY ROTEL TACOS: The 20-Minute Taco Tuesday Game-Changer! 🧀🔥


  • 1 lb ground beef (or turkey/chicken)

  • 1 packet taco seasoning

  • 1 (10 oz) can Rotel tomatoes (drained)

  • ½ lb Velveeta, cubed (or 2 cups shredded cheese blend)

  • ¼ cup heavy cream (or milk)

✅ The Fixings

  • 8-10 taco shells (hard or soft)

  • Shredded lettuce

  • Diced tomatoes

  • Sour cream

  • Sliced jalapeños (optional)

  • Fresh cilantro

👩🍳 STEP-BY-STEP (Easiest Tacos Ever!)

1. Brown the Beef

  • Cook meat in skillet until no pink remains. Drain fat.

  • Stir in taco seasoning + ¼ cup water, simmer 2 mins.

2. Cheese Sauce Magic

  • Reduce heat to low. Add Rotel, Velveeta, and cream.

  • Stir until gooey and smooth (3-4 mins).

3. Assemble & Devour!

  • Spoon cheesy beef into shells.

  • Top with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, etc.

💡 PRO TIPS

🔸 Spice it up: Use hot Rotel or add cayenne.
🔸 Slow cooker hack: Combine all filling ingredients and cook on LOW 2 hrs.
🔸 Leftover idea: Use as queso dip with tortilla chips!

Pair With: Mexican rice and an ice-cold margarita. 🍹