Microwave Tacos Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Microwave Tacos Recipe). 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.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Microwave Tacos Recipe

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

Chef John's Chicken a la King

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 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.

Step 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

Microwave Tacos Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 321.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 19.6g 39%

Carbohydrates: 12.2g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 1.3g 5%

Sugars: 1.3g

Fat: 21.4g 33%

Saturated Fat: 10.6g 53%

Cholesterol: 70.7mg 24%

Vitamin A Iu: 704.2IU 14%

Niacin Equivalents: 6.4mg 49%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 12%

Vitamin C: 3.1mg 5%

Folate: 27.8mcg 7%

Calcium: 275.2mg 28%

Iron: 1.7mg 9%

Magnesium: 34.3mg 12%

Potassium: 259.2mg 7%

Sodium: 503mg 20%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 8%

Calories From Fat: 192.2

*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.