Vegetarian Classic Beef Tacos
Transform your taco night with these irresistible Vegetarian Classic Beef Tacos—a plant-based twist on the traditional favorite that's loaded with bold flavors and hearty textures. Featuring seasoned plant-based meat crumbles, sautéed with aromatic onion and garlic and infused with taco seasoning, this recipe offers all the smoky, savory goodness you love without the beef. Wrapped in warm corn tortillas and topped with fresh lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, creamy sour cream, and a sprinkle of zesty cilantro, these tacos are an explosion of flavor in every bite. Quick to prepare in under 30 minutes, they're perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve with lime wedges for a bright citrus finish that brings everything together. Whether you're vegetarian or just looking to mix things up, these tacos are sure to become a crowd-pleasing favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces plant-based meat crumbles
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 0.33 cup water
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 cup lettuce, shredded
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté for about 3 minutes or until the onion becomes translucent.
Add the plant-based meat crumbles to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until heated through.
Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the crumbles and pour in the water.
Stir the mixture well to evenly distribute the seasoning. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until the liquid is mostly absorbed.
In a separate dry pan, lightly warm the corn tortillas over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side to make them pliable.
Assemble the tacos by placing a portion of the meatless mixture in each tortilla.
Top with shredded lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and shredded cheddar cheese.
Add a dollop of sour cream on top, and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Serve the tacos with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2518 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 126.6 g | 162% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.1 g | 300% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 178 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 5123 mg | 223% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 254.6 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.9 g | 168% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.1 g | ||
| Protein | 122.4 g | 245% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1474 mg | 113% | |
| Iron | 19.1 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 2732 mg | 58% | |
*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.
