Protein Beef Tacos Recipe
A bold, high-protein vegan beef taco recipe packed with spice, texture, and serious satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
For the Protein Filling
- Vegan beef-style mince soy or pea protein: 250 g
- Olive oil: 1 tbsp
- Onion finely chopped: ½ cup
- Garlic minced: 1½ tsp
- Tomato paste: 2 tbsp
- Soy sauce: 1 tbsp
- Smoked paprika: 1 tsp
- Cumin powder: 1 tsp
- Chili powder: ½ tsp
- Black pepper: ½ tsp
- Salt: ½ tsp
- Water: ¼ cup
For Assembly
- Small taco shells or tortillas: 4
- Lettuce shredded: 1 cup
- Tomato chopped: ½ cup
- Red onion sliced: ¼ cup
- Vegan sour cream or cashew crema: 2 tbsp
- Fresh coriander: 1 tbsp
Instructions
- Heat skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Sauté onion for 2 minutes until soft and slightly golden.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add vegan beef mince and cook 4 minutes, breaking it apart.
- Stir in tomato paste, soy sauce, spices, salt, and water.
- Simmer 5 minutes until mixture thickens and coats evenly.
- Warm taco shells, fill generously, and top with vegetables and crema.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Total Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 28 g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 30%
- Zinc: 22%
- Potassium: 18%
- Magnesium: 16%
- Vitamin B6: 15%