For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes along with the cayenne pepper. Feel free to customize your toppings with other favorites like sour cream, guacamole, or salsa. To prevent the taco shells from becoming soggy, warm them just before filling. You can use lean ground turkey or chicken as a substitute for ground beef.
Microwave Tacos
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME10 mins
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TOTAL TIME20 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS78
Craving tacos but short on time? This recipe delivers delicious, seasoned ground beef tacos with minimal effort, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate12 g
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Cholesterol71 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein20 g
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Saturated Fat11 g
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Sodium503 mg
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Sugar1 g
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Fat21 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepIn a 1 1/2 quart microwave-safe casserole dish, crumble the ground beef. Cover with a glass lid and microwave on High for 5 minutes. (5 minutes)
02
StepDrain off any excess fat from the ground beef. Stir in the chili powder, salt, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and water until well combined. (2 minutes)
03
StepCover the dish again and return to the microwave. Cook on High for an additional 3 to 4 minutes, or until the beef is fully cooked and the sauce has thickened slightly. (3-4 minutes)
04
StepWarm taco shells according to package directions or microwave for a few seconds until pliable. (1-2 minutes)
05
StepFill each taco shell with approximately 2 tablespoons of the seasoned ground beef. (2-3 minutes)
06
StepTop with desired amounts of shredded Cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, chopped onion, chopped tomato, and taco sauce. Serve immediately. (2-3 minutes)
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Stan Cassin
Jun 9, 2025I appreciate how easy it is to adapt this recipe to my own tastes.
Jennifer Tremblay
May 26, 2025These tacos are a total lifesaver on busy days!
Baylee Parisian
Mar 24, 2025This was so easy and quick! Perfect for a weeknight dinner when I don't have much time.
Lazaro Leannon
Mar 14, 2025I was skeptical about microwaving tacos, but this recipe changed my mind!
Yvonne Doyle
Feb 21, 2025I used ground turkey instead of beef, and it turned out great!
Jeanette Schimmel
Dec 25, 2024Great recipe! My new go-to for taco night.
Waino Wiegand
Dec 2, 2024The seasonings were perfect! Not too spicy, but just enough flavor.
Jaunita Nienow
Nov 22, 2024My kids loved these tacos! I let them customize their own toppings.
Tina Zemlak
Sep 20, 2024I added a little bit of diced green bell pepper to the ground beef while it was cooking, and it gave it a nice flavor.
Arvel Bradtke
Sep 5, 2024Next time, I'm going to try adding a can of diced tomatoes to the beef mixture.