These are some of the healthiest tacos I’ve ever made.
There’s no actual beef used, but my family was 100% convinced they were the real deal.
I used Beyond Meat’s new Beef-Free Crumbles in the Fiesta blend, perfect for tacos or chili. Beyond Meat wants to perfectly replace animal protein with plant protein and they deliver.
Everyone who ate the tacos was completely fooled. Love it when that happens.
The products are gluten-free, Kosher, soy-free and made with 100% Non-GMO pea protein. There’s 10 grams of protein, same as ground beef, but there’s no cholesterol, saturated or trans fat. I bought them in the frozen section of my regular grocery store, no special trips to organic or specialty grocery stores required.
The tacos take just minutes to make. Combine the crumbles with taco seasoning, a splash of water, stir, and heat. Spoon the filling into shells and add your favorite toppings. I used low-carb, whole-wheat fajita-sized tortillas, just 80 calories each and packed with fiber.
I kept the tacos vegan by using vegan cheese and vegan sour cream, with lots of lettuce and tomatoes. Seeing those pops of green and red make me feel healthy just looking at these.
I estimate the calorie count to be about 230 per taco. 90 for the meat-free crumbles, 80 for the wrap, 50 for the cheese and sour cream, 10 for the lettuce, tomato, and salsa.
The ultimate in comfort food. Juicy, meaty, beefy, cheesy, filling, and packed with big, bold flavors.
They just happen to be vegan and healthy.
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Healthy Beefy Tacos
Ingredients
- one 11-ounce bag Beyond Meat’s Beef-Free Crumbles
- 2 tablespoons low sodium taco seasoning
- 3 to 4 tablespoons water
- fajita or taco shells, I used low-carb whole wheat fajita shells
- about 1 cup shredded cheese, divided (I used vegan, use your favorite cheese blend)
- about 1 cup chopped lettuce, divided
- about 1 cup diced tomatoes, divided
- sour cream, optional for garnishing
- taco sauce, hot sauce, or salsa, optional for garnishing
Instructions
- Add the crumbles, taco seasoning, and water to a medium microwave-safe bowl and stir to combine.
- Cover with plastic wrap and heat on high power until just bubbling, about 1 minute. Or cook covered in a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat on the stove.
- Stir mixture, spoon into shells, top with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, optional sour cream, hot sauce, or your favorite taco toppings. Tacos are best enjoyed warm and fresh.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Hi Averie, I needed an easy taco “meat” recipe that my plant-based husband and I, along with omnivore guests (including kids), could enjoy. This recipe was a snap to make and everyone liked it. Thanks so much!
Thanks for trying the recipe and I’m glad it came out great for you!
These look super, but there is no mock meat where I live in Canada that does not have soy, lentils or gluten or a variety of one of those in it.
But your recipe looks amazing, so I will keep it on hand so in case one day we get some good mock meat here.
These were delicious, thank you!
So glad you enjoyed them! Thanks for trying the recipe!
This look incredible Averie!! I’m working on trying to cut down soy (and gluten, and dairy, and everything else that tastes good — bloating sucks, let me tell you!), so these beefy crumbles sound perfect. Definitely going to check for them on my next grocery trip! And those pops of green and red? So vibrant — you’re one of my biggest photography role models!
We have taco night every week because my husband loves them so much. I wonder if I can sneak these in somehow… ;)
this is a crazy good idea! love how healthy they are..yet still look delicious!
Just when you think there is not another way to tackle a taco recipe—-a new
one pops up. This is a good thing, because tacos ROCK!
Great recipe!! Can’t wait to try these next time we have “taco night” :-)
I have never used a meat replacement before, but this looks like the real deal!