Microwave Tacos

14 ingredients
11 steps

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

Directions

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

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