If there is one thing that I love in the summertime, it’s grilled meats! And of all the possible meats to choose from, steak has to be my favorite. So, this steak taco recipe was at the top of my must have list when attempting to create new meatless meals to eat with Carrot. I have to say that Gardein brand products are some of my favorite meat substitutes. When cooked properly, it has a better texture than most other meatless options to my meat loving palate. And since you will be marinating this fake meat preferably overnight, the resealable bag is perfect!
Now, the packaging for the fake steak tips recommends cooking in a pan but if you follow my instructions and cook for at least 15 minutes over medium high heat, it will make the texture more firm and well, meat like.
It was totally simple to translate my favorite grilled steak taco recipe into this non-meat version. So, if you have only meat eaters in your house, this recipe works with real steak too. If you are substituting real meat, you will replace the Gardein Beef Tips with 1 1/2 pounds of skirt steak and follow the recipe exactly as written. When I make this at home, I usually make the real meat version for the teen and it is one of his favorite recipe. I usually hear, “Can you buy more meat for the next time?” Oh, growing boys and their growing stomaches.
We love to top our tacos with fresh cilantro, cheese, tomatoes, and sour cream but the best part of tacos is that they are totally customizable.
If you like this recipe, stay tuned for The Best Mexican Rice Ever recipe, it is the perfect side dish.
Fake Steak Taco Recipe
By Published: August 24, 2016
- Yield: 6 tacos (2 Servings)
- Cook: 15 mins
Delicious meatless steak tacos that cook up perfectly on the grill. This is a perfect summertime recipe for the whole family.
Ingredients
- 1 pkg Gardein Beef Tips
- 1/2 cup Beer
- 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
- 1 cloves Garlic
- 2 whole Limes juiced
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- 1/2 t Black Pepper
- 1/2 t Chili Powder
- 1/2 t Oregano
- 1/2 t Cumin
- 1/2 t Onion Powder
- 1/2 t Paprika
Instructions
- Add all ingredients together in large sealed bag or covered bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- When ready to grill, drain the marinade and pick out the beef pieces and place on a grilling pan.
- Grill for 5 minutes on high heat.
- Flip the pieces and grill the other side for 5 minutes.
- Flip once more and grill for 5 more minutes, steak should be firm and browned. (Total grilling time is 15-17 minutes)
- Remove meat from grill and add to tortilla, finish with your favorite toppings.
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