All the savory, spicy flavor of classic ground beef tacos, but made completely plant-based with Impossible Beef. A quick, satisfying weeknight dinner that's ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for Taco Tuesday or any family meal. This recipe is easily customizable with your favorite toppings.
Protein-packed Impossible Beef Tacos! A tasty, quick, and kid-approved dinner that everyone loves.
This tex_mex dish is perfect for dinner. With 448.98 calories and 14.96g of protein per serving, it's a nutritious choice for your meal plan.
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0.75 tsp salt (or to taste)
0.25 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
0.25 cup tomato sauce
0.25 cup water
12 pcs hard taco shells (or small corn tortillas)
1 cup romaine lettuce (shredded, for topping)
2 pcs roma tomatoes (diced, for topping)
1 cup salsa (your favorite kind, for topping)
0.25 cup cilantro (fresh, chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
1
Sauté Aromatics
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
Add the finely diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it softens and becomes translucent, which should take about 4-5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until it's fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
2
Brown the Impossible Beef
Add the Impossible Beef to the skillet with the onions and garlic.
Use a wooden spoon or spatula to break it apart into smaller crumbles.
Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the 'beef' is evenly browned. Unlike ground beef, there won't be much excess fat to drain.
3
Season and Simmer
Sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper over the browned crumbles.
Stir continuously for about 1 minute to toast the spices and coat the 'beef' evenly.
Pour in the tomato sauce and water, then stir everything together to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Allow it to simmer for 3-5 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly and coats the crumbles nicely.
4
Warm Shells and Assemble Tacos
While the filling is simmering, warm your taco shells according to the package instructions. This usually involves a few minutes in the oven or toaster oven.
Carefully spoon the warm Impossible Beef filling into each taco shell.
Top with your desired toppings, such as shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, salsa, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.
Serve immediately while the filling and shells are warm.