These Vegan Ground Beef Tacos need to be on the menu for your next t aco 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 You’ll Need
For the Taco Meat:
- Aromatics: Onion and fresh garlic add a savory depth of flavor to the taco meat.
- Cilantro: Adds freshness that balances the richer flavors in the vegan beef mixture. For the most robust flavor, use both fresh cilantro leaves and stems.
- Vegan beefless grounds: Our favorite beef to use is by the brand Impossible, but feel free to use your favorite vegan beefless grounds brand.
- Light Mexican lager: Deepens the richness of the taco meat and adds a slight malt flavor. We like to use Modelo or Corona.
- Tequila: Infuses the beef with a subtle smoky flavor and brightens the overall flavor.
- Spices: You’ll need your favorite taco seasoning blend and black pepper. Depending on your spice preference you can opt for a mild or spicy taco seasoning – both work well in this taco meat!
For Serving:
- Tortillas: Feel free to use your favorite crunchy tortillas, corn tortillas, or flour tortillas. Or try our Homemade Whole Wheat Spinach Tortillas.
- Toppings: If you want to keep it classic, serve your beef tacos with cilantro, diced white onion, and a squeeze of lime juice. Or, take them to the next level with added vegan shredded cheese, vegan sour cream, salsa, guacamole, shredded lettuce, and/or pickled veggies!
How to Make Vegan Ground Beef Tacos
- 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 and crispy on the outside.
- 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 in half of the tequila 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.
- Serve. Serve vegan ground beef immediately while warm in tortillas with toppings of choice. Enjoy!
Find the full printable recipe here: Vegan Ground Beef Tacos
