Cheesy Rotel Tacos for Taco Tuesday
Bold, Beefy, and Loaded with Melty Cheddar This Is the Taco Night Upgrade You Deserve!
Say goodbye to basic tacos. These Cheesy Rotel Tacos bring the heat and the comfort in one creamy, cheesy, flavor-packed bite. Juicy seasoned ground beef is smothered in a homemade Rotel cheddar cheese sauce, then tucked into crispy nacho cheese taco shells. Perfect for parties, Taco Tuesday, or a weeknight win with leftovers that reheat like a dream.
Ingredients:
For the Beef Filling:
- 3 lbs ground beef
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil (for sautéing)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- Taco seasoning (to taste for both beef and sauce)
For the Cheesy Rotel Sauce:
- 2 tbsp butter
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 2½ cups milk
- 2 (10 oz) cans Rotel (diced tomatoes & green chilies, undrained)
- 2 small blocks cheddar cheese, freshly shredded (avoid pre-shredded for max melt)
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- A few dashes of hot sauce, to taste
For Assembly:
- Nacho cheese–flavored hard taco shells
- Optional: Spanish rice on the side
