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Cheesy Rotel Beef Tacos

These Cheesy Rotel Beef Tacos are a flavorful and easy weeknight meal. Ground beef is combined with Rotel tomatoes, Velveeta cheese, and taco seasoning for a creamy, cheesy filling that's perfect in crunchy taco shells.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 tacos
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 650
Ingredients Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 3 pounds ground beef Go lean or mix with a little chuck for extra flavor.
  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil For sautéing the onion.
  • 1 medium onion diced (Adds sweet depth to the beef.)
  • 1 packet taco seasoning Store-bought or homemade.
  • 1 can Rotel tomatoes with green chilies (Undrained.)
  • 1 pound Velveeta cheese cubed (Melts beautifully into a creamy sauce.)
  • Nacho cheese–flavored hard taco shells The crunchy, cheesy MVP.
  • Fresh cilantro or sliced jalapeños optional (For garnish.)

Notes

Adjust the amount of taco seasoning and Rotel tomatoes to your preferred spice level.