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Lentil Taco Meat Recipe

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This Lentil Taco Meat recipe offers a smoky, spicy, and protein-packed vegetarian alternative to ground beef. Made with beluga lentils and chipotle tomato sauce, it’s perfect for tacos, bowls, or as a topping for baked sweet potatoes.

Ingredients

Stir Fry Ingredients:

1 tbsp olive oil

250g ready-to-eat beluga lentils

1 cup chopped tomatoes

1 cup vegetable stock

1 cup sofrito mixture (diced onion, carrot, celery)

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 tbsp tomato paste

2 tbsp chipotle paste

1 tsp light brown sugar

1 tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp dried oregano

½ tsp onion salt

½ tsp cayenne pepper

1 tsp cumin

Salt, to taste

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

½ lime, juice

Instructions

  1. Sauté the Sofrito: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the sofrito mixture and sauté for 5–6 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and sauté for another 1–2 minutes.
  2. Add Tomato Paste and Chipotle Paste: Stir in the tomato paste and chipotle paste, cooking for 2–3 minutes until the tomato paste darkens in color.
  3. Add Liquids and Tomatoes: Add soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and chopped tomatoes. Stir to combine.
  4. Season and Simmer: Add brown sugar, smoked paprika, oregano, onion salt, cayenne pepper, cumin, and beluga lentils. Let it simmer for 15–20 minutes until the mixture thickens and becomes saucy.
  5. Final Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt as needed.
  6. Add Lime: Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and stir it in.
  7. Serve: Serve with a scoop of sour cream or crème fraîche for extra creaminess.

Notes

For a spicy kick, add more chipotle paste or a sliced jalapeño.

Serve over baked sweet potatoes for a sweet and savory twist.

For a vegan version, skip the sour cream or use a dairy-free alternative like cashew cream.

Feel free to add additional vegetables like bell peppers or corn for extra flavor and color.

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