Classic Tex-Mex Tacos Recipe

Name: Classic Tex-Mex Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 cup textured vegetable protein; 2 cups water; 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste; 2 tablespoons Mexican seasoning; 12 taco shells; 1 cup salsa; 2 cups shredded lettuce; 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

1 onion
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup textured vegetable protein
2 cups water
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
2 tablespoons Mexican seasoning
12 taco shells
1 cup salsa
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese

1
Peel the onion and cut it into 1/2-inch pieces.
2
Peel and finely chop the garlic or pass it through a garlic press.
3
Place the oil in a large skillet, add the onion, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the onion is translucent.
4
Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
5
Add the vegetable protein, water, tomato paste, and Mexican seasoning and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, or until all the liquid has been absorbed.
6
Spoon some of the filling into each taco shell and top with some of the salsa, lettuce, and cheese.
7
Serve them up (dont tell your nonvegetarian friends its not actually meatbet they dont guess).
8
Americans consume about 85 billion tortillas a year (not including tortilla chips).
9
Thats a lot of tacos.
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And burritos.
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And quesadillas.
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And enchiladas.
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Heycome to think of it I guess Im doing my part in the great American tortilla binge.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon canola oil, 1 cup textured vegetable protein, and more.

Yes, Classic Tex-Mex Tacos falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Tex-Mex Tacos

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