Name: Microwave Tacos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1.5 teaspoons chili powder; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 0.25 cup water; 8 medium taco shells, warmed; 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese; 2 cups shredded lettuce; 0.25 cup finely chopped onion; 1 medium tomato, chopped; taco sauce

Microwave Tacos

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This is my mom's recipe for tacos. I really enjoy the way she seasons her meat. Her seasonings are way better than those store bought packs.

Submitted by Zan

Updated on May 23, 2022

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ cup water
8 medium taco shells, warmed
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded lettuce
¼ cup finely chopped onion
1 medium tomato, chopped
taco sauce

Directions

Crumble the ground beef into a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. Cover with glass lid. Cook in the microwave for 5 minutes on High. Drain, and stir in chili powder, salt, garlic powder, cayenne pepper and water. Cover and return to the microwave. Cook for another 3 to 4 minutes on High.
Fill each taco shell with about 2 tablespoons of the ground beef, then top with desired amounts of cheese, lettuce, onion, tomato and taco sauce.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

321	Calories
21g	Fat
12g	Carbs
20g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 321
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g	27%
Saturated Fat 11g	53%
Cholesterol 71mg	24%
Sodium 503mg	22%
Total Carbohydrate 12g	4%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 20g	39%
Vitamin C 3mg	3%
Calcium 275mg	21%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 259mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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