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Bold & Zesty Rotel Tacos: The Ultimate Weeknight Fiesta

Rotel Tacos
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These Bold & Zesty Rotel Tacos transform taco night with their irresistible flavor explosion that comes together in just 25 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 (10 oz) can Rotel tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 12 taco shells
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup lettuce, shredded
  • 1 cup tomatoes, diced
  • Sour cream, for serving
  • Salsa, for serving

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat for about 7 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon until no pink remains.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the beef and cook for an additional 3 minutes until the onions become translucent and slightly soft.
  3. Pour the undrained can of Rotel tomatoes into the skillet and stir to combine.
  4. Sprinkle the taco seasoning evenly over the mixture and stir thoroughly. Reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Warm the taco shells in a 350°F oven for 3-5 minutes until they’re crisp but not browned.
  6. Spoon the hot Rotel beef mixture into each warmed taco shell, filling them about two-thirds full.
  7. Top each taco with a generous pinch of shredded cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, and diced tomatoes.
  8. Serve immediately with sour cream and salsa on the side.

Notes

  • Drain the beef, not the Rotel: Allow the cooked ground beef to drain for 1-2 minutes before adding Rotel tomatoes.
  • Perfect your shell game: Stand taco shells in a muffin tin during warming to keep them upright.
  • Cheese timing matters: Add half your shredded cheese to the hot meat mixture in the last minute of cooking.
  • Balance the heat: Stir 2 tablespoons of sour cream directly into the meat mixture for a milder flavor.
  • Prep for seconds: Keep the taco shells and meat mixture separate until serving.

Find it online: https://www.sweethomecook.com/rotel-tacos/