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Vegan Smash Tacos

Vegan Smash Tacos

Rebecca Coleman
This makes a quick and easy weeknight dinner, using Brother Sprout Salt Beefy
Prep Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Canadian, Filipino

Ingredients
  

For the "meat"

  • 1 cup Brother Sprout Salt Beefy crumbles
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder or tajin
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp flour

For the tacos

  • 6 5" taco shells, flour or corn
  • shredded vegan cheese
  • shredded lettuce
  • tomatoes, chopped
  • avocado or guacamole
  • salsa
  • pickled red onions

Instructions
 

To make the taco "meat"

  • Place the Salt Beefy crumbles in a medium-sized bowl and add the garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder and boiling water. Stir well to combine, then cover and allow to sit for 10 minutes to rehydrate.
  • After 10 minutes, remove the lid and dump into a colander. Squeeze out any excess moisture, or place something heavy on top and allow it to sit for a few minutes to drain.
  • Place the mixture back into your bowl, and add the ketchup, soy sauce and the flour. Mix well until everything is combined. Pick up a chunk of the mixture and squeeze it into a ball in your hand. If it sticks in a ball, it's ready to go. If it is still falling apart, add a little extra flour until it holds in a ball.
  • Scoop up about 1/4 cup of the mixture and form it into a ball. Take a tortilla and smash the meat mixture onto the tortilla, spreading it out into an even layer to the edges. Repeat with the rest of the tortillas.
  • Heat a heavy frying pan over medium-high heat, and add a little oil to the pan so it doesn't stick. Place the tortilla, meat-side down, in the pan, and cook for about 3-4 minutes, until it's starting to be brown and crispy.
  • Flip the tortilla over and sprinkle a little cheese on top of the meat. Allow to cook for another minute or two, allowing the cheese to melt a little. Then slide the taco off the pan and onto a plate. Repeat for the rest of the tacos.
  • Top each tortilla as your heart desires. I used shredded lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, salsa and pickled onions.
  • Fold in half into a taco shape and enjoy!

Video

@findbex Vegan Smash Tacos made with @brothersprout "Salt Beefy." These are super easy to make for a quick and tasty weeknight dinner. Full recipe on my blog, cookingbylaptop.com (Link in bio). #plantbased #vegan #taco #tacos #tacotuesday #vegantaco #plantbasedmeat #vegansmashtacos #smashtacos ♬ original sound Rebecca Coleman 🇨🇦
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