This Creamy Rotel Pasta with Ground Chuck is a satisfying and flavorful dish that combines pasta noodles, zesty Rotel tomatoes, and a creamy cheese sauce. Ground chuck is perfectly seasoned, and the dish is loaded with velvety cheese, all brought together with a touch of heavy whipping cream. It’s comfort food at its best, and the perfect blend of spices adds a delightful kick of flavor. Serve it at gatherings or for a family meal – it’s a crowd-pleaser you’ll make again and again!
Ingredients:
- 1-pound ground chuck
- 1 cup onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced
- 12 ounces pasta noodles (rotini or your choice)
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes
- 8 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your preference)
- 1/2 cup Blanco Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 teaspoon season salt
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama seasoning (adjust to taste)
- A pinch of Accent (seasoning enhancer)
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground chuck until it’s no longer pink. Drain any excess grease.
- Add the chopped onions and diced bell peppers to the skillet. Sauté them with the ground chuck until they become tender, which should take about 5 minutes.
- While the meat and vegetables are cooking, cook the pasta noodles according to the package instructions until they are al dente. Drain and set them aside.
- Add the Rotel tomatoes to the skillet with the cooked meat and vegetables. Stir well to combine.
- Reduce the heat to low, then add the cubed Velveeta cheese, shredded cheese, Blanco Velveeta cheese, and all the seasonings – season salt, lemon pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, taco seasoning, Slap Ya Mama, and a pinch of Accent. Mix thoroughly to create a cheesy sauce.
- Pour in the heavy whipping cream and stir continuously until all the cheeses are fully melted, and the sauce is creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta noodles into the skillet with the cheese sauce. Toss everything together to ensure the noodles are coated evenly.
- Continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Serve your delicious Rotel Pasta with ground chuck hot and enjoy!
Note: You can adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less of the spicy seasonings like taco seasoning and Slap Ya Mama according to your taste preference.
