Vegetarian Beef Soft Shell Taco
Unleash bold flavors and satisfying textures with this irresistible Vegetarian Beef Soft Shell Taco recipe, a plant-based twist on a Tex-Mex favorite. Featuring savory plant-based ground beef seasoned with classic taco seasoning, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Packed with fresh toppings like shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheddar cheese, and sour cream, each taco is a customizable masterpiece that appeals to vegetarians and taco lovers alike. Whether you enjoy them as-is or spice things up with sliced jalapeños, these soft shell tacos deliver all the vibrant taste of traditional beef tacos without compromising your dietary choices. Perfect for meat-free meals, this recipe is sure to become your new go-to for crowd-pleasing, plant-powered tacos!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz plant-based ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 0.25 cup water
- 8 soft taco shells
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.25 cup sliced jalapeños (optional)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent.
Add plant-based ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, for about 5 minutes until browned.
Stir in taco seasoning mix and 1/4 cup of water. Mix thoroughly and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens.
Warm soft taco shells according to the package instructions.
Assemble tacos by filling each shell with an equal portion of the 'beef' mixture.
Top each taco with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, and a dollop of sour cream.
Add sliced jalapeños if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2882 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 161.1 g | 207% | |
| Saturated Fat | 67.8 g | 339% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 179 mg | 60% | |
| Sodium | 4989 mg | 217% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 267.2 g | 97% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.7 g | 113% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.4 g | ||
| Protein | 126.9 g | 254% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1596 mg | 123% | |
| Iron | 27.3 mg | 152% | |
| Potassium | 2254 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
