Rotel Mexican Style Tomatoes date back to the 1940’s. Available now in various spice levels, the original recipe with zesty green chilies and spices does heat up a dish! Rotel Tomatoes are not the same as salsa and soon became a famous addition to queso.
Rotel Tex Mex
Serve this quick Tex Mex over rice or with Taco chips and various accompaniments. Mild Rotel Tomatoes are available if you prefer a softer spiced dish.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. (454 gr) ground beef, chicken or turkey 0 CHO
- 1 TBSP olive oil 0 CHO
- 1 – 9 oz can (284 ml) Rotel Original Tomatoes (4 CHO/1/2 cup/125 ml) 9 CHO
- 1 cup (180 gr) black beans, rinsed and drained 18 CHO
- 1 cup (263 gr) Tostados Medium Salsa (1CHO/2 TBSP) 8 CHO
- ½ cup (55 gr) celery, diced 1 CHO
- 1/3 cup (60 gr) jalapeno pepper, diced 5 CHO
- 1 cup (112 gr) Cheddar Cheese, grated 0 CHO
TOTAL CHO 41 CHO
- TOTAL GRAMS 1117 GRAMS
- 41 CHO DIVIDED BY 1117 GRAMS = .036 CHO/GRAM
- ½ CUP = 120 GRAMS (.036 CHO x 120 GRAMS) 4.32 CHO/1/2 CUP
Garnish with:
- Sour Cream
- Cilantro
- Radish
- Chives
- Lime slices
- Olives
- Jalapeno pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add hamburger and break apart as it cooks.
- Add celery to hamburger. Add jalapeno now if you like the peppers soft. We prefer more crunch and add them after the hamburger has cooked and is drained.
- Drain cooked hamburger and return to the skillet.
- Add Rotel Tomatoes, salsa, and jalapeno pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes uncovered.
- Meanwhile heat broiler and move rack to second from the top.
- Add the black beans and stir to incorporate.
- Top with grated cheese and garnish with a little jalapeno pepper slices if left over.
- Broil for 10 minutes until golden.
- Serve immediately with garnishes, chips and/or rice.
