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September 16, 2025
Microwave Tacos Recipe
Microwave tacos follow mom's treasured recipe featuring exceptional meat seasoning techniques that create significantly better results than typical microwave preparations. This family recipe proves that microwave cooking can produce outstanding results when proper seasoning and technique are applied. The convenience factor makes this perfect for busy schedules.
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.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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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 |
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| 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.
