Vegan Beef Taquitos

Crispy, golden, and packed with bold, smoky flavors, these Vegan Beef Taquitos are a plant-based twist on a classic favorite that will leave everyone coming back for more! Made with crumbled extra-firm tofu, seasoned to perfection with savory soy sauce, earthy cumin, and smoky paprika, this recipe delivers all the satisfying textures and flavors you’d expect from traditional beef taquitos—minus the meat. The tofu filling is wrapped in warm corn tortillas, rolled into taquito form, and fried to delicious crispiness in avocado oil. Perfect for parties, game nights, or a fun weeknight dinner, these taquitos are versatile enough to pair with salsa, creamy guacamole, or vegan sour cream. Ready in just 45 minutes and ideal for vegans and omnivores alike, this recipe is proof that satisfying indulgences can still be plant-based.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 14 oz Extra firm tofu
• 3 tbsp Soy sauce
• 0.5 cup Chopped onion
• 2 cloves Minced garlic
• 2 tbsp Nutritional yeast
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika
• 1 tsp Oregano
• 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 12 pieces Corn tortillas
• 1 cup Avocado oil (for frying)

Directions

Step 1

Drain the tofu and press it to remove excess water. Let it sit in a tofu press or between paper towels for about 15 minutes.

Step 2

Crumble the tofu into a bowl until it resembles the texture of ground beef.

Step 3

In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the chopped onion for about 3-4 minutes or until translucent.

Step 4

Add minced garlic and sauté for another 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Stir in the crumbled tofu, soy sauce, nutritional yeast, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and black pepper. Cook for about 7-10 minutes, stirring frequently until the tofu is well-cooked and slightly browned.

Step 6

Warm the corn tortillas in a microwave or on a skillet for about 30 seconds to make them pliable.

Step 7

Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the tofu filling onto the center of each tortilla and roll them tightly. Secure with a toothpick if needed.

Step 8

Heat avocado oil in a large, deep pan over medium heat. Once hot, carefully add taquitos seam-side down, working in batches to avoid overcrowding.

Step 9

Fry taquitos for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and crispy. Use tongs to remove them from oil and drain on a plate lined with paper towels.

Step 10

Once all taquitos are cooked, serve them hot with your choice of salsa, guacamole, or vegan sour cream.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1408.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4360.6

Total Fat 317.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2047.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 288.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 52.9g	0%
Total Sugars 11.2g
Protein 109.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 3102.3mg	0%
Iron 22.4mg	0%
Potassium 2456.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.3%

Protein: 9.8%

Carbs: 25.9%