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Easy Impossible Tacos Recipe 5-Step One Skillet Flavorful Dinner

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A quick and flavorful one-skillet taco recipe using plant-based Impossible™ meat, perfect for busy weeknights and packed with smoky, savory layers.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz Impossible™ Meat (340g)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp chipotle powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup vegetable broth (60ml)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • 1 fresh lime, juiced
  • A handful of cilantro, chopped
  • Optional toppings: diced avocado, shredded lettuce, salsa, vegan sour cream, shredded cheese (plant-based or dairy)

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: finely chop the onion and mince the garlic. Juice the lime and chop the cilantro. Measure spices.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent and slightly golden, about 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Crumble the Impossible meat into the skillet. Stir frequently, breaking it into small pieces. Cook until browned and caramelized in spots, about 7-8 minutes. Add a splash of vegetable broth if pan gets dry.
  4. Sprinkle chipotle powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper over the meat mixture. Stir to combine. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 more minutes to caramelize and meld flavors.
  5. Remove from heat and squeeze fresh lime juice over the filling. Toss in chopped cilantro and stir gently.
  6. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave. Spoon taco filling into each tortilla and add desired toppings.

Notes

Avoid overcrowding the pan to brown the Impossible meat properly. Add salt gradually to balance flavors. Warm tortillas wrapped in a damp towel to keep soft. If mixture seems dry, add more vegetable broth. For extra smoky flavor, add smoked paprika. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 2-3 days and reheat gently in skillet.

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