Vegan Steak Street Tacos

Satisfy your craving for bold, street-style flavor with these irresistible Vegan Steak Street Tacos. Crafted from seitan marinated in a smoky blend of soy sauce, lime juice, smoked paprika, and chili powder, this plant-based twist on a classic is bursting with juicy, charred, umami-packed “steak” goodness. Nestled in soft, freshly warmed corn tortillas and topped with crisp red onion, fragrant cilantro, creamy avocado slices, and a squeeze of fresh lime, these tacos are a feast of textures and flavors. Perfect for a quick and easy 35-minute meal, these tacos are as nutritious as they are delicious, delivering all the satisfaction of traditional street food—completely vegan. They're perfect for weeknight dinners, taco nights, or vibrant party spreads! Add your favorite salsa or hot sauce for an extra kick.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 ounces seitan (store-bought or homemade)
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 corn tortillas
• 0.5 cup red onion
• 0.25 cup cilantro
• 4 lime wedges
• 1 avocado (optional, sliced)
• 0.25 cup salsa or hot sauce (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Slice the seitan into thin strips to resemble steak slices.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, lime juice, olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, and black pepper to create the marinade.

Step 3

Add the seitan slices to the marinade and toss to coat thoroughly. Cover the bowl and let the seitan marinate for 15 minutes while you prepare the toppings.

Step 4

Finely dice the red onion and chop the cilantro. Set them aside in small bowls for garnishing.

Step 5

Heat a large non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the marinated seitan slices (without the excess marinade). Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, until slightly crispy and browned.

Step 6

While the seitan is cooking, warm the corn tortillas. You can do this by placing them directly on a gas stove burner for a few seconds on each side or by heating them in a dry skillet until soft and pliable.

Step 7

Assemble the tacos by adding a portion of the cooked seitan 'steak' to each tortilla. Top with diced red onion, chopped cilantro, and optional slices of avocado.

Step 8

Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos. Add salsa or hot sauce to taste, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(987.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1539.5

Total Fat 38.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3127.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 228.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.8g	0%
Total Sugars 11.0g
Protein 87.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 419.9mg	0%
Iron 14.9mg	0%
Potassium 1728.5mg	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: 21.6%

Protein: 21.7%

Carbs: 56.7%