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This 8-ingredient vegan taco meat is easy to make and delicious! It’s tender, juicy, and full of zesty Mexican-inspired flavor. No one will know it’s #vegan! #tacotuesday #plantbased #oilfree #glutenfree #plantpowercouple // plantpowercouple.com

Tequila-Infused Vegan Taco Meat

Brittany Roche
This 8-ingredient tequila-infused vegan taco meat is easy to make and unbelievably delicious! We use it in tacos, burritos, and crunchwraps, atop a pile of nachos or a taco salad. It’s tender, juicy, and full of zesty Mexican-inspired flavor. No one will know it’s vegan!
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups hot water
  • 3 Tbsp vegan chicken-style bouillon powder
  • 1 1.25 oz. packet taco seasoning
  • 8 oz. dry soy curls
  • 4- oz. can fire-roasted green chilis
  • 1/4 cup tequila
  • 1 large lime juiced (about 1/4 cup)
  • 1 Tbsp agave

Instructions
 

  • First, marinate the soy curls: Add the dry soy curls to a large bowl or tupperware container and use your hands to break them into bite-sized pieces. Keep in mind they will grow in size as they rehydrate. Pour the hot water into a separate bowl or large measuring cup. Whisk in the bouillon powder and taco seasoning until well-incorporated. Pour this over the soy curls, cover, and set it aside for at least 30 minutes.
  • Time to cook: Add the marinated soy curls to a medium pot with the remainder of the ingredients and 1 cup water. Stir, cover, and bring the mixture to a simmer. Turn the heat to medium low and let the mixture simmer - uncovered - for 13-16 minutes, stirring frequently to make sure the bottom doesn’t burn. You want the liquid to be mostly evaporated leaving a thick flavorful glaze for your taco meat.
  • Remove from heat and adjust the seasonings to your taste. Serve hot on tacos, enchiladas, or a vegan crunchwrap. Leftover taco meat will last up to a week in the fridge. Enjoy!
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