Tacos are a staple in our house. You have your dairy, your fruits, your veggies, your grains, and your tacos. And this recipe for vegan taco meat is a go-to when I need to get tacos on the table quickly. Vegan “meat” products have come a long way, but there’s just something about making it yourself—especially when it’s as easy as using a box grater to turn a block of tempeh into faux ground beef.
You’ll need a handful of ingredients
Tempeh: Grated using a box grater to create the perfect vegan “ground meat”. More on the wonders of what tempeh is here. Oil: We’ll brown the tempeh slightly in oil, but you can leave out the oil if you need to. Just be sure to use a nonstick skillet! Spices: Cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika lay down some serious flavor. Adjust as needed to suit your taste! Tomato paste: Tomato paste is the glue holding it all together, giving a rich color and umami (savory) flavor.
Ready in 15 minutes
While there’s probably a time and a place for the vegan taco meats that have you pulse together walnuts, beans, and the like in a food processor, this recipe is all about simplicity.
