Slow Cooker Rotel Tacos combine seasoned ground beef, tomatoes and green chilies, cream cheese, and melted cheddar into an irresistibly creamy taco filling. The slow cooker keeps preparation simple while allowing all those bold Tex-Mex flavors to come together.
Rotel tomatoes are the star of this recipe, bringing a combination of juicy tomatoes and green chilies to the rich beef filling. Fresh bell pepper and onion add texture, while taco seasoning provides the familiar blend of savory spices that makes every bite flavorful.
Cream cheese creates a smooth, velvety sauce around the seasoned beef, and shredded cheddar adds plenty of cheesy richness. The finished mixture is thick enough to spoon generously into either flour or corn tortillas without needing a complicated sauce or additional filling.
These tacos are easy to customize for family dinners, parties, or casual gatherings. Set out bowls of avocado, cilantro, sour cream, lettuce, salsa, and extra cheese so everyone can build their tacos exactly the way they like them.
Servings: 8 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 lbs (900 g) ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 (10-ounce) cans Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, cubed
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- ½ cup beef broth
- 12–16 small flour or corn tortillas
Optional Toppings:
- Sour cream
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Diced or sliced avocado
- Shredded lettuce
- Extra shredded cheese
- Salsa or pico de gallo
- Sliced jalapeños
