Easy Rotel Tacos with Velveeta Queso Recipe
These Easy Rotel Tacos are a flavorful and satisfying meal featuring seasoned ground beef topped with creamy Velveeta cheese and Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, they combine a mildly spicy, cheesy sauce with classic taco flavors and are served in either hard or soft taco shells for a versatile crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 tacos 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning (mild, medium, or hot)
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies (drained)
- 1 cup Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1/4 cup milk
- 6 taco shells – hard or soft
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until fully browned with no pink remaining. Drain off excess grease to keep the filling from becoming too oily.
- Season the Meat: Add taco seasoning plus 1/4 cup water. Stir well and allow to simmer for about 5 minutes. The seasoning will absorb into the meat and become perfectly saucy.
- Make the Rotel Queso: In a saucepan over low heat, combine the drained Rotel, Velveeta cubes, and milk. Stir continuously until the cheese melts into a creamy, smooth sauce. Keep heat low to prevent sticking or burning.
- Prepare Taco Shells: Warm the taco shells according to package directions. For oven, heat at 350°F (180°C) for 3–5 minutes; for air fryer, 300°F (150°C) for 1–2 minutes; for soft tortillas, heat in a skillet until slightly browned. Warming improves texture and prevents cracking.
- Build Your Tacos: Fill each taco shell with a generous spoonful of seasoned beef. Drizzle warm Rotel queso generously over the top.
- Add Toppings and Serve: Finish with your favorite toppings such as lettuce, sour cream, or chopped onions and serve immediately while everything is hot and melty.
Notes
- Drain excess grease from the cooked ground beef to avoid oily tacos.
- Adjust the heat level of the taco seasoning to suit your taste preference.
- Ensure the Rotel is well-drained before melting with Velveeta to avoid a runny queso.
- Warm taco shells are key for texture and to prevent cracking, especially with hard shells.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the best flavor and melty cheese texture.
Keywords: Rotel tacos, easy tacos, ground beef tacos, cheesy tacos, Velveeta queso, quick taco recipe
