Microwave Tacos Recipe

Name: Microwave Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef; 1/2 c. chopped onion; 1/2 c. chopped green pepper; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce; 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp. chili powder; 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 doz. commercial taco shells; 3 c. shredded lettuce; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1 1/2 c. (6 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese; commercial taco sauce

Servings: persons

1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
1 doz. commercial taco shells
3 c. shredded lettuce
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 1/2 c. (6 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
commercial taco sauce

1
Crumble beef into a 1 1/2-quart casserole.
2
Add chopped onion, chopped green pepper and minced garlic.
3
Cover tightly with heavy-duty plastic wrap; fold back a small edge of wrap to allow steam to escape.
4
Microwave at High 6 to 7 minutes, or until beef is browned, stirring every 2 minutes.
5
Drain.
6
Stir in tomato sauce and next 4 ingredients.
7
Cover and microwave at High 3 minutes, or until thoroughly heated.
8
Spoon about 2 tablespoons meat mixture into each taco shell.
9
Top meat with lettuce, chopped tomato, cheese and taco sauce.
10
Serve immediately.
11
Yields 12 servings.

712

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. ground beef, 1/2 c. chopped onion, 1/2 c. chopped green pepper, 1 clove garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Microwave Tacos falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Microwave Tacos

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