Description
These Vegan Ground Beef Tacos need to be on the menu for your next taco night. Juicy vegan beef infused with Mexican lager and tequila to make taco meat that’s bursting with flavor! All you need is 8 simple ingredients and your favorite taco toppings.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- ½ large white onion, diced
- ½ cup finely chopped cilantro (stems included)
- 12 oz vegan beefless grounds (we used Impossible)
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 oz light Mexican lager (we like Modelo or Corona)
- ½ cup tequila blanco
- 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Equipment
Instructions
- Sauté onions. Heat the oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Once warm, add the diced onions and sauté until translucent, about 4 minutes.
- Add cilantro and garlic. Once the onions are translucent, add the chopped cilantro and minced garlic. Cook for another minute, stirring constantly.
- Add vegan grounds. Stir in the beefless grounds and cook for 3-4 minutes or until browned.
- Season. Sprinkle the beef mixture with 2 teaspoons of taco seasoning and cook for another minute, stirring often.
- Add beer. Pour in half of the light Mexican lager and mix through. Cook, mixing often, until no liquid remains. Repeat with the remaining beer, simmering again until no liquid remains.
- Add tequila. Pour half of the tequila in and mix through. Cook, mixing often, until no liquid remains. Repeat with the remaining tequila, simmering again until no liquid remains.
- Season as desired. Once the liquid has fully cooked off, season with black pepper and additional seasonings to taste. The taco seasoning we used had enough salt, so we did not need to add any more.
- Serve. Serve vegan ground beef immediately while warm in tortillas with toppings of choice. Enjoy!
Notes
- Storage: Leftover taco meat will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Before storing, allow the taco meat to cool to room temperature to prevent condensation buildup.
- Freezing: Store in the freezer after cooling completely for up to 3 months.
- Reheating: Heat in a microwave or in a skillet on the stovetop until warmed through, and serve as desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Entree
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican