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Overhead view of five tofu tacos topped with shredded lettuce, vegan cheese, tomatoes, and black beans on a long rectangular white plate

Tacos with Tofu

Brittany Roche
These tofu tacos, made with a flavor-packed tofu beef that come together in one skillet, require no oven and no fuss. Just bold, beefy taco flavor with minimal cleanup! If you’ve been disappointed by bland and boring tofu taco crumbles in the past, you’re in for a major glow-up.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course, Vegan Dinner Recipes
Cuisine Mexican, Tacos
Servings 10 tacos
Calories 165 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the tofu taco meat:

  • 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 16 oz extra firm tofu
  • 3 Tbsp taco seasoning
  • 2 Tbsp salsa or enchilada sauce
  • 1 Tbsp red miso paste
  • 1 Tbsp Gravy Master see notes for subs
  • 1/2 Tbsp mushroom powder
  • 1/2 tsp beet powder optional, for color

For the tacos:

  • 1 (15-oz) can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 10 small tortillas soft shell or hard shell
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Diced tomato
  • Shredded vegan cheese or vegan queso

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet on medium heat.
  • Use clean dry hands to crumble the tofu into the skillet. Use a potato masher if needed to really break down those larger chunks.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients. Stir everything together and use your spoon or rubber spatula to break up the larger chunks of tofu. You want everything to be a very ground meat texture. Continue to stir until everything is well-incorporated.
  • Cook on medium heat (or medium-low if you notice the tofu becoming too crisp too fast) for 30 minutes, stirring every 5-10 minutes. You want to cook the water out of the tofu slowly so the outside doesn’t burn before the inside is nice and meaty.
  • While the tofu cooks, prep your taco toppings.
  • When the tofu is finished cooking, remove from heat and assemble the tacos as desired!
  • Store leftover tofu taco crumbles in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-7 days or freeze them for up to 3 months.

Notes

No Gravy Master? Sub vegan worcestershire sauce, low-sodium soy sauce, tamari, or coconut aminos!

Nutrition

Serving: 1taco (10 total)Calories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 398mgPotassium: 132mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 87IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg
Keyword vegan tacos, vegan tofu recipes
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