Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup water
• 8 medium taco shells, warmed
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 2 cups shredded lettuce
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• taco sauce

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Instructions

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.
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.