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Cheesy Rotel Beef Tacos

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Warm, saucy, and comforting, these Cheesy Rotel Beef Tacos feature seasoned ground beef and a creamy, tomato-chili cheese sauce for easy weeknight dinners.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 10 tacos 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: None

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds ground beef
  • 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • Taco seasoning, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 cans (10 oz each) Rotel, undrained

Instructions

  1. Heat the skillet. In a large skillet, warm 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 4 to 6 minutes.
  2. Brown the beef. Add 3 pounds ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Sprinkle taco seasoning over the meat and stir to combine. Cook until fully browned, about 8 to 12 minutes.
  3. Make the roux. In a separate saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in 1/3 cup all-purpose flour and cook, whisking, for 1 minute.
  4. Add milk and thicken. Gradually whisk in 2 1/2 cups milk, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens, about 4 to 6 minutes.
  5. Combine with Rotel. Stir the undrained Rotel into the thickened milk sauce and mix well.
  6. Assemble and serve. Spoon the seasoned beef mixture into taco shells and top with the cheesy Rotel sauce. Serve immediately.

Notes

For the crispiest tacos, assemble just before serving. Store components separately if prepping in advance.

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