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BIG MAC TACO FEATURED EDIT _
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Big Mac Taco

5 from 1 vote
Imagine the mouthwatering flavors of a fast-food icon, the Big Mac, combined with the irresistible appeal of a humble taco.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings: 8 Tacos
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 254
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegan Ground Meat
  • 14 oz firm tofu shredded
  • 1 tsp poultry seasoning
  • 1 ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp mustard powder
  • 3 Tbsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp mushroom seasoning
  • ½ cup panko
  • 2 tbsp potato starch
  • 2 tbsp garbanzo bean flour
  • 1 tps liquid smoke
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp sweet soy sauce
For the Tacos
  • 8 small tortillas corn or flour
  • 8 slices vegan cheese
  • pickles
  • lettuce shredded
Vegan Special Sauce
  • cashew cream or vegan mayo
  • 1 Tbsp mustard
  • ½ tsp smoked Paprika
  • ¼ cup sweet relish

Method
 

How to Make Vegan Ground Beef
  1. Combine the shredded tofu with the spices and liquids.
  2. Mix with your hands until the consistancy is moist and can be molded into a ball.
  3. Form the tofu mixture into 8 balls
  4. Place in the refrigerator to hydrate and allow to firm up.
How to Make Big Mac Tacos
  1. Spread the vegan ground beef onto the tortilla.
  2. Heat a sauté pan with some olive oil until warm.
  3. Place the taco meat side down onto the pan. Cook until brown.
  4. Flip the taco over and place a slice of vegan cheese onto the taco.
  5. Cover and add a bit of water to steam the cheese to melt.
  6. Once the cheese is melted, garnish with pickles, shredded lettuce and special sauce.
How to Make Vegan Special Sauce
  1. Mix the cashew cream/mayo with relish, paprika, and mustard.
  2. Mix to combine.

Notes

Nutritional values are an estimate.