Quick Microwave Beef Tacos
Quick Microwave Beef Tacos deliver juicy, well-seasoned ground beef with a gentle kick, balanced by cool lettuce, cheddar, and fresh tomato. Everything cooks in the microwave for a fast weeknight dinner or game-day spread that still tastes homemade. Serve the warm shells piled high with your favorite toppings and a splash of taco sauce.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quick Microwave Beef Tacos, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 46 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 5
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Crumble the ground beef into a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
- 2
Cover with a glass lid.
- 3
Microwave on High for 5 minutes.
- 4
Drain, then stir in chili powder, salt, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and water.
- 5
Cover and return to the microwave.
- 6
Microwave on High for another 3 to 4 minutes.
- 7
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.
- Calories 476.84 kcal High 24%
- Protein 24.22 g Good Source 48%
- Carbohydrate 31.37 g 11%
- Total Fat 29.42 g High 38%
- Saturated Fat 14.02 g High 70%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 82.38 mg High 27%
- Sodium 758.6 mg High 33%
- Dietary Fiber 1.47 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 1.73 g --
- Added Sugars 0.32 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 431.58 mg Good Source 33%
- Iron 2.51 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 111.56 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 0.52 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 2.69 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.28 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Quick Microwave Beef Tacos is made with 12 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Chili Powder, Diced Onion, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 476.84 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quick Microwave Beef Tacos made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Chili Powder, Diced Onion, Garlic Powder, Ground Beef. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quick Microwave Beef Tacos?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 476.84 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quick Microwave Beef Tacos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Quick Microwave Beef Tacos healthy?
- Quick Microwave Beef Tacos has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 476.84 calories and 24.22 g of protein, or 48% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 758.6 mg (33% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 14.02 g (70% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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