Savory Cheesy Beef Tacos with Rotel

  • soft spots
  • Taco seasoning:to infuse the beef with classic Mexican spices, use your favorite brand or homemade mix
  • Butter:to create the roux which thickens the cheese sauce and adds richness, choose unsalted for better control
  • All-purpose flour:for thickening the sauce, fresh flour works best to avoid clumps
  • Milk:as the creamy element in the cheese sauce, whole milk yields the creamiest texture
  • Two cans of Rotel tomatoes with green chilies:add a vibrant, mild heat and tomato flavor, choose fire-roasted for extra smokiness if you like
  • Cheddar