Microwave Tacos

This is a great recipe for American style ground beef tacos that are ready in less than half an hour. 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.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 321 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 cups shredded lettuce
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• taco sauce
• 8 medium taco shells, warmed
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.25 cup water
• 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.25 cup finely chopped onion
• 1.5 teaspoons chili powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.