Microwave Tacos Recipe
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Microwave Tacos

By: Zan 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (12)

What to Drink?
Wine Zinfandel
Cocktail Margaritas to Die For
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 8 medium taco shells, warmed
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped
  • taco sauce

Directions

  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.
  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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 321 | Total Fat: 21.4g | Cholesterol: 71mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2005 by DAVIDNKATE   view full review
This was great, I was looking for something to replace the packet taco seasoning. I did not...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2011 by DebbieLynn   view full review
I struggled whether to give this 4 or 5 stars. I thought it was 4 before my additions and 5...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2006 by REPALMER   view full review
I followed the recipe to the tee and it was great. The whole family loved it and it didn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2007 by bwilms   view full review
Like the first reviewer, DAVIDNKATE, I was looking for a replacement to the taco packet...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2011 by Chef Mickey (aka Mickey) Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Wow! Surprisingly tasty tacos!!! I wasn't expecting much flavor. Microwaved taco meat??!!!?!...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2008 by ~TxCin~ILove2Ck   view full review
Good taco meat, not spicy at all, so if you don't like spicy tacos this is the one for you!...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2010 by TX900   view full review
Cooked it over the stove instead of microwave (I have a problem with gray meat) If you want...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2011 by chrisdwilliams   view full review
This was good, but wasn't quite as good as the package (a modest standard at best). I added 1...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 7, 2008 by Foodie289   view full review
This recipe was great!! I didn't want to have to wash a lot of dishes, so it really helped me...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2008 by Scotdog Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Wow - I was surprised that this works! I had to spice it up a bit more but nobody even noticed...

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