Cheesy Rotel Beef Soft Tortilla Tacos
Delicious and comforting cheesy tacos filled with seasoned ground beef and zesty Rotel tomatoes, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 8 soft tortillas
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sautéing the Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Use a wooden spoon to break it apart as it sizzles, cooking it until nicely browned. This should take about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Draining Excess Fat: Once the beef is perfectly cooked, carefully drain any excess fat from the skillet. This will help keep your tacos from becoming greasy while enhancing the flavor of the beef.
- Mixing in Rotel and Seasoning: Stir in the Rotel tomatoes and taco seasoning, mixing everything well. Let those hearty flavors mingle for a moment!
- Simmering for Flavor: Allow the mixture to simmer for about 5 minutes. This brief cooking time allows the flavors to meld beautifully, creating an enticing filling for your tacos.
- Assembling the Tacos: To build your tacos, warm your tortillas slightly. Spoon the beef mixture onto each tortilla and top it generously with shredded cheese.
- Folding and Enjoying: Gently fold up each tortilla to enclose the hearty filling. Enjoy these scrumptious tacos warm right away!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or on a skillet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg