Cheesy Rotel Tacos (Slow Cooker Recipe)
Slow cooker cheesy Rotel tacos are a set it and forget it dinner made with seasoned meat, creamy melted cheese, and zesty Rotel tomatoes. This is an easy, crowd pleasing twist on taco night perfect for batch cooking or serving to a crowd!
Servings: 6
Calories: 771kcal
Ingredients
- 3 lbs ground beef cooked, crumbled, & drained of grease
- 1 1 oz pkt taco seasoning
- 1 16 oz block velveeta cheese cubed
- 1 15 oz can Rotel tomatoes with green chiles undrained
- 1/4 cup milk
- small flour tortillas for serving
- shredded lettuce for serving
Instructions
- Add the cooked beef, taco seasoning, cubed cheese, undrained tomatoes, and milk to the bowl of a slow cooker. Stir everything together until evenly combined.3 lbs ground beef, 1 1 oz pkt taco seasoning, 1 16 oz block velveeta cheese, 1 15 oz can Rotel tomatoes with green chiles, 1/4 cup milk
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours.
- Stir everything in the slow cooker well to evenly incorporate.
- Serve warm in tortillas topped with shredded lettuce with other desired toppings, and enjoy!small flour tortillas, shredded lettuce
Notes
- Use lean ground beef so it's not too greasy and the meat doesn't cook down too much.
- This recipe produces a creamier, cheesier taco meat than standard recipes but that doesn't mean you shouldn't top your taco with more cheese!
- Get creative with how you serve your cheesy Rotel taco meat! It's delicious as nacho meat for an extra cheesy situation, on tater tots, baked potatoes, or spooned over mac and cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 771kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 194mg | Sodium: 1743mg | Potassium: 1022mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1285IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 509mg | Iron: 6mg