If you have an Aldi Store nearby they feature a 14.5 ounce can of Diced Tomatoes and Green Chiles at considerable savings and comparable taste to Rotel. Their black beans are also priced lower than the national brands. So is their version of Velveeta
 
On the can of maters and peppers I grabbed from the pantry to verify the net weight  I noticed this one is bannered “Traditional Style” (bit of a kick like Rotel) could be these are now also offered in mild or hot. Have to check next visit.
 
I don’t use plain diced tomatoes in anything anymore.

Boom –
A lot of Rotel products show up in Big Lots stores. Some I have not seen in local supermarkts. If Conagra did not own Rotel, we might not see any of their products up here.

Rotel, either the regular or the hot, is so handy for so many things.  I usually dump a couple of cans into my spaghetti sauce.  Also for making a quick black bean salsa.

Michael, it’s like tacos w/o the shell and more juice. We have talked about taco soup around here some. And your right Tusti… Taco Soup and Rotel go good.
Joe

So I was shopping the other day, and I see this can of Ro*tel in a 10oz can.  It seems a lot different than Hunts or Del Monte.   I never used Rotel before.  What do you use Rotel for vs Hunts?  Why is Rotel better for that recipe? Does the 10oz size matter?

Rotel is finely-diced tomatoes, along with green chilis to give it some kick, but the Rotel can labled “Milder” really is not very spicy at all.  I think the reason for the 10 oz. can (rather than a 15-16 oz. can) is two-fold: one, so the spiciness won’t overwhelm the recipes you use it in, and two, so the higher cost per ounce compared to diced tomatoes is not quite so obvious.  I use it in a lot of recipes where I like to add some tomatoes, some of which some of the people here would have a fit about, since they are no longer “authentic”.  Examples: added to red beans and rice or to hoppin’ John; used in place of regular stewed tomatoes in Johnny Marzetti (macaroni, ground beef & tomato).  It is more commonly used in many southwestern recipes.  Their website has a number of recipes on it: http://www.texmex.net/Rotel/main.htm http://www.texmex.net/Rotel/main.htm

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Ist post here used to start a thread??? Are U yonkers Boom?

Michael, green chilies. And some other stuff not found in reg maters.

Boomer, do a Google search for Ro-Tel and U will learn much.

Now for some Ro-Tel recipes. Shoot, I put them in almost everything. I have made many mentions of them for recipes here at Roadfood.
Joe

Oh 5/10 posts here before you can start a thread. Is that a possible tweek? It would sure clean things up some. Maybe everywhere but in the “where to eat” section?
Joe

Are you guys that darn picky here, maybe  this is not the forum for me[:I]

I take it you are not familiar with kidding.
 
By the way, welcome to Roadfood.

I use the extra hot rotel in queso, chili, and tomato sauce. Gives them a great kick.
For those that don”t know queso, it’s a hot, usuallyvelveeta, cheese dip with tomato and pepper chunks .     I add chopped onions and hot Italian sausage to mine.

What in the world is taco soup?

Ro-tel is great in taco soup!

Ist post here used to start a thread??? Are U yonkers Boom?

Michael, green chilies. And some other stuff not found in reg maters.

Boomer, do a Google search for Ro-Tel and U will learn much.

Now for some Ro-Tel recipes. Shoot, I put them in almost everything. I have made many mentions of them for recipes here at Roadfood.
Joe

Oh 5/10 posts here before you can start a thread. Is that a possible tweek? It would sure clean things up some. Maybe everywhere but in the “where to eat” section?
Joe

Are you guys that darn picky here, maybe  this is not the forum for me[:I]

Ist post here used to start a thread??? Are U yonkers Boom?

Michael, green chilies. And some other stuff not found in reg maters.

Boomer, do a Google search for Ro-Tel and U will learn much.

Now for some Ro-Tel recipes. Shoot, I put them in almost everything. I have made many mentions of them for recipes here at Roadfood.
Joe

Oh 5/10 posts here before you can start a thread. Is that a possible tweek? It would sure clean things up some. Maybe everywhere but in the “where to eat” section?
Joe

Ro-Tel tomatoes include chiles.

Baileys, the Great Value brand of some things varies by the batch. I bet you would like the jalapeno Red Gold. It is not REAL spicy in my book. It does have a kik though.

The Rotel Mild is good for things you don’t want spicy hardly at all. I make a chicken tortilla soup for the small Great Zillas w/ it. The Mild Mexican Velveeta is good also. It goes good in the tortilla soup. Doritoes on top and they eat it up and make a BIG mess. :~)
Joe