Viral Rotel Tacos
Viral Rotel Tacos
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1 ounce taco seasoning, 1 packet
- 8 ounces Velveeta processed cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 10 ounces Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, 1 can, undrained
- 12 hard taco shells
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a large skillet or pan, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it apart with a spatula, until thoroughly browned and no pink remains. This should take about 8-10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Carefully drain any excess fat from the cooked ground beef using a strainer. Return the drained beef to the skillet.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Add the taco seasoning to the ground beef. Stir well to ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed throughout the meat. Cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the seasoning to toast slightly.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the cubed Velveeta processed cheese and the undrained can of Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies to the skillet with the seasoned ground beef.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Stir the mixture continuously, allowing the Velveeta cheese to melt and combine with the meat and tomatoes. Continue stirring until all ingredients are well combined, creating a smooth, creamy, and uniform cheesy meat filling. This will take approximately 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min
- 6
While the filling is still hot, spoon generous amounts of the Rotel cheese and meat mixture into the hard taco shells.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Garnish the assembled tacos with fresh chopped parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Viral Rotel Tacos
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1 ounce taco seasoning, 1 packet
- 8 ounces Velveeta processed cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 10 ounces Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, 1 can, undrained
- 12 hard taco shells
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a large skillet or pan, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it apart with a spatula, until thoroughly browned and no pink remains. This should take about 8-10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Carefully drain any excess fat from the cooked ground beef using a strainer. Return the drained beef to the skillet.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Add the taco seasoning to the ground beef. Stir well to ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed throughout the meat. Cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the seasoning to toast slightly.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the cubed Velveeta processed cheese and the undrained can of Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies to the skillet with the seasoned ground beef.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Stir the mixture continuously, allowing the Velveeta cheese to melt and combine with the meat and tomatoes. Continue stirring until all ingredients are well combined, creating a smooth, creamy, and uniform cheesy meat filling. This will take approximately 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min - 6
While the filling is still hot, spoon generous amounts of the Rotel cheese and meat mixture into the hard taco shells.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Garnish the assembled tacos with fresh chopped parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min