Easy, Cheap and Delish Tacos

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Recipe submitted by pkinsman, 03/19/07

Easy, Cheap and Delish Tacos

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

1 cup dried T.V.P. OR 2 cups of your favorite frozen ground beef substitute
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
dash cayenne
1-2 teaspoons soy sauce or Bragg's
1/2 med. onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
salt to taste

Directions:

**Here is my personal recipe for taco filling that I have been making for years. I prefer to make it with T.V.P. (Textured Vegetable Protein - available in the bulk section of the health foods store) because it's so cheap. However, it's just as tasty with a frozen ground beef substitute (such as Morningstar crumbles) and those are readily available in most supermarkets. Don't use packets of Taco seasoning mix - they usually have b**f in them

In a large skillet, saute onion in veg. oil over medium heat for about 3 minutes. Add garlic, cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

To make with T.V.P.: In a small saucepan, add dried T.V.P. to 1 cup boiling water. Quickly add chili powder, cumin, cayenne, and soy sauce and stir until all of the water and spices are absorbed.

Incorporate the T.V.P. mixture with the onions in the skillet. Add salt to taste.

To make with frozen ground beef substitute: Add the ground beef to the skillet with the onions. Heat through until thawed. Add chili powder, cumin, cayenne and 3/4 cup water. Raise heat to high, simmer until all of the water and spices are absorbed. Add salt to taste.

(You can omit the soy sauce, I use it to color the T.V.P. to make it look more appetizing.)

Makes enough filling for 10 taco shells (1 box) or a really huge plate of nachos :-) Just add cheeze, lettuce, salsa, guacamole or whatever else you like.

Preparation time: 10 minutes


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usfcat

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Re: Easy, Cheap and Delish Tacos

« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2007, 05:36:19 PM »

These tacos were awesome! I also added yellow squash and green onions to the mix which was a nice touch.
Thanks for the recipe!


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Re: Easy, Cheap and Delish Tacos

« Reply #2 on: November 24, 2007, 01:02:17 PM »

I love this recipe. It's so delicious and savory. My girlfriend and I whip this up whenever we have extra cabbage leaves and stuff them with this filling. Sometimes we add corn and salsa to it. It tastes as close to the real thing as I can remember, and being a Southern California native in New York City, it is much appreciated. Thanks!


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Re: Easy, Cheap and Delish Tacos

« Reply #3 on: December 30, 2007, 06:24:28 PM »

Guess what I ate for lunch today! These taco's were so good and so easy to make. I never thought that T.V.P could taste so good. It had a real good "meat" texture and the seasonings were all just the right amount. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. I'm so excited!


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Re: Easy, Cheap and Delish Tacos

« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2008, 08:41:29 PM »

This was REALLY good! I loved that it was so easy to make. I usually use the Morningstar crumble, but have been wanting to find an alternative because my kids no longer like it and they COMPLAIN EVERY TIME we have tacos. SO, I made this (with my fingers crossed) and I DIDN'T hear ANY complaints. The only reason they asked to stop eating was because they were full. I was SOOO excited!!!!
We will definitely use this recipe again!!!! I also like this because I've been wanting to use less processed foods.


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Re: Easy, Cheap and Delish Tacos

« Reply #5 on: November 15, 2009, 12:31:53 PM »

I did the same except I made a sauce of Veganise (mayo), Lime Juice, and a Squirt of Ketchup. Then added the toppings I love it !!

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Re: Easy, Cheap and Delish Tacos

« Reply #6 on: November 22, 2009, 03:58:24 PM »

I was craving Mexican food, and I had never used TVP before. Does TVP go bad because I have had it for atleast a year.. It was unopened though.

Anyways, so I made this and it looked very tan-brownish, which kind of freaked me out, plus I have never had TVP before and I was really nervous. It tasted fine, but it seemed pretty soggy. It was probably cooked wrong, but basically I enjoyed it.


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Re: Easy, Cheap and Delish Tacos

« Reply #7 on: November 23, 2009, 01:17:02 AM »

Quote from: danikaleigh on November 22, 2009, 03:58:24 PM

Don't worry, the tvp is okay. Consider it like rice or dried beans. You never worry about them going bad. As for the color, it should be tan-brownish. You could saute it in some oil to make it more like ground beef in color and taste. Also, try adding boiling water to the tvp in a bowl (with the spices) and covering with plastic wrap. The tvp will absorb the liquid and stay moist, not dry or soggy. Then cook.


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