Cheesy Rotel Beef Tacos
Cheesy Rotel Beef Tacos pack creamy, melty cheese and gently spiced ground sirloin into crisp shells for a satisfying contrast of textures. The Rotel tomatoes with green chiles add a mild heat and tang that balances the richness, while cool lettuce and your favorite toppings keep every bite fresh. Ideal for weeknight dinners or casual game-day spreads.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheesy Rotel Beef Tacos, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 10
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add onion and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- 3
Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes.
- 4
Add taco seasoning and cook for 1 minute.
- 5
Stir in cheese and tomatoes and reduce the heat to medium-low.
- 6
Cook, stirring constantly, until the cheese is melted and the mixture begins to simmer.
- 7
Cook for 3 minutes and remove from heat.
- 8
Add the filling to taco shells and top with shredded lettuce and other toppings, if desired.
- 9
Serve and enjoy.
- Calories 432.78 kcal High 22%
- Protein 20.3 g Good Source 41%
- Carbohydrate 19.07 g 7%
- Total Fat 28.86 g High 37%
- Saturated Fat 15.4 g High 77%
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High --
- Cholesterol 102.95 mg High 34%
- Sodium 713.73 mg High 31%
- Dietary Fiber 1.95 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 3.67 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 246.33 mg Moderate 19%
- Iron 2.17 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 378.16 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 24.01 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 2.41 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cheesy Rotel Beef Tacos is made with 9 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include American Cheese, Diced Tomatoes, Ground Sirloin, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 432.78 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheesy Rotel Beef Tacos made of?
- The main ingredients are American Cheese, Diced Tomatoes, Ground Sirloin, Olive Oil, Reduced-Sodium Taco Seasoning. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cheesy Rotel Beef Tacos?
- About 25 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 432.78 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheesy Rotel Beef Tacos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Cheesy Rotel Beef Tacos healthy?
- Cheesy Rotel Beef Tacos has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 432.78 calories and 20.3 g of protein, or 41% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 713.73 mg (31% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 15.4 g (77% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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