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
- 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
- Protein 24.22 g Good Source
- Carbs 31.37 g Moderate
- Total Fat 29.42 g High
- Saturated Fat 14.02 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 82.38 mg High
- Sodium 758.6 mg High
- Fiber 1.47 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.73 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.32 g Low Source
- Calcium 416.9 mg Good Source
- Iron 2.51 mg Moderate
- Potassium 111.56 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.52 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 3.07 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.34 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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