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Two tacos de bistec made with oyster mushrooms sit on a round wooden tray, garnished with cilantro and guacamole, served alongside grilled green onions and lime wedges. Fresh ingredients are arranged around the tray on a rustic wooden table.
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Easy Tacos de Bistec or Mexican Steak Tacos (Made Vegan)

These vegan tacos de bistec are so flavorful and delicious, you’ll want to make them over and over again. You need just a few ingredients for his vegan taco recipe that’s ready in no time.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time11 minutes
Course: Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican, Vegan Mexican Recipe, Vegan Recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 453kcal
Author: Nancy Lopez & MexicanMadeMeatless.com

Ingredients

  • 1 lb oyster mushrooms
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 Teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder adjust to taste or use smoked paprika instead
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper adjust to taste
  • 1.5 Tablespoons soy sauce or Maggi Sauce
  • 12 corn tortillas

Avocado Mash

  • 2 Medium Hass avocados
  • pinch salt
  • ½ small lime juiced

Toppings

  • 1 cup chopped cilantro
  • ½ cup chopped onion optional or to taste
  • homemade salsa of your choice

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium high heat. Once hot arrange the oyster mushrooms in the pan.
    Mushrooms inside a frying pan to make vegan steak tacos.
  • Season with the spice mixture and drizzle the soy sauce over the mushrooms.
    Seasoned mushrooms cooking to make vegan steak tacos.
  •  Lay a heavy cast iron pan over the mushrooms to press them down and flatten. This helps in even cooking but also in getting that crispy texture and golden brown color.
    Cast iron skillet used to flatten mushrooms for tacos.
  • After 8 minutes carefully lift the cast iron pan and flip over the mushrooms. Cook for another 3 to 4 minutes or only until they turn a light golden color.
    Mushrooms cooked until golden and crispy.
  • Remove from the frying pan and place in a bowl. You may need to cook the mushrooms in batches. Once cooked, keep them warm by covering with aluminum foil.
    Cooked mushrooms for making vegan steaks.
  • While the mushrooms are cooking you can use a fork to mash the avocado in a medium bowl. Sprinkle in a bit of salt and drizzle with a little bit of lime juice. Mix, taste and set aside.
    Molcajete salsa, avocado mash, and cebollitas are all great for serving vegan steak tacos.
  • Serve on warm tortillas by spreading a heaping tablespoon of the avocado mash, then a piece of vegan steak, sprinkle on some chopped cilantro and onion if using, Serve with lime wedges and your homemade salsa verde or molcajete salsa. Enjoy!
    Preparing a vegan taco de bistec or steak taco.

Notes

You can add other spices to the mushrooms. Ground cumin adds a nice smoky flavor and pairs great with mushrooms. In a pinch even fajita seasoning will work. 
If you'd like you can chop up the mushrooms into smaller pieces. Additionally if your tortillas are small or thin, you can double up. 

Nutrition

Serving: 4servings | Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Sodium: 1029mg | Potassium: 1212mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 552IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 4mg
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