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Vegan Jack in the Box Tacos

Thee Burger Dude
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Ingredients
  

  • 8 corn tortillas
  • Iceberg lettuce chopped
  • 4 slices vegan cheese cut in half
  • ⁣Oil for frying⁣

Meat

  • 1 1/3 cup dried TVP or 1 pound vegan meat like Impossible or Beyond or a mixture of both.
  • 1 1/3 cup beefless broth or veggie broth only needed if using TVP.

Taco Sauce

  • 1 cup vegan beef or veggie broth
  • 1 Tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 2 Tbsp Chili Seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp onion powder
  • 1 Tbsp cumin
  • 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 Tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tsp MSG optional
  • 1 Tbsp masa harina or flour
  • 1 tsp Vegan Worcestershire
  • 1 - 2 Tbsp. diced chipotle in adobo
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Hot Sauce

  • 2/3 cup water
  • 2 Tbsp. chili sauce or ketchup
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. white vinegar
  • 2 tsp cornstarch + 1 Tbsp. water combined for cornstarch slurry
  • 1 tsp cayenne or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp MSG or Salt
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp White Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Vegan Worcestershire
  • 1/4 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

Instructions
 

hot sauce

  • To make the hot sauce, combine all the ingredients except the cornstarch slurry in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer then add cornstarch slurry.
  • Bring to light boil and whisk constantly for one minute. Then remove from heat and add to the refrigerator.

taco meat

  • If using TVP, rehydrate for about 10 minutes in 1 1/3 cup of the beefless or veggie broth.
  • In a bowl combine all the ingredients for the Taco Sauce and whisk thoroughly.
  • If using plant based meat, cook over medium high heat until browned to your liking, breaking up the meat into a small mince.
  • If using TVP too, stir that in to combine after meat is browned. If using only TVP, simply add to a pan over medium heat. Cook for 3 - 4 minutes.
  • Add the taco sauce to the pan and stir to combine. Reduce to desired consistency if needed, mine was thick enough right away. Cook for 3 - 4 minutes or until heated through.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking. Remove from the pan. Add to a baking sheet to cool.

Taco Frying & Assembly

  • Heat up a pan with some oil and warm the tortillas so they are pliable. Don't cook them too long, you don't want them to get crispy, just heated through so they will bend without cracking.
  • Alternatively, you can also steam the tortillas in a microwave. Add them to a plate and cover with a damp paper towel and microwave for about 30 seconds.
  • Fill each tortilla with 2-3 heaping tablespoons of taco filling. Add half a slice of vegan cheese. Carefully fold and gently press so that the filling "glues" the taco closed. Place each taco on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • If tacos are unfolding, place another piece of parchment paper on top, followed by another baking sheet. This will keep the tacos from unfolding.
  • Heat up about a 1/2 inch of oil in a big skillet. Fry each taco, for about 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown. Let them cool on a rack.
  • Once tacos are cool enough to handle (but still relatively hot) gently open them up, then using your finger, squish down the meat a little. Top with some shredded lettuce and hot sauce and ENJOY!
Keyword vegan jack in the box, vegan tacos
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