Lentil Taco Meat Crock Pot Recipes

LENTIL TACO MEAT

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat olive oil and stir fry the onion until fragrant - about 1 minute.
• Stir in cooked, drained, canned brown lentils and cauliflower rice and stir fry for 1 minute.
• Stir in spices: cumin, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, salt chili powder.
• Stir in tomato paste, vegetable broth, and vegan Worcestershire sauce.
• Reduce heat, simmer for 5-6 minutes or until the mixture thickens. The longer you cook the lentils, the thicker and dryer the sauce will be. For a smoother sauce, stop heat around 3-4 minutes.
• Serve hot in my vegan, gluten-free flatbread recipe and follow my vegan, lentil taco recipe for filling tips!

SLOW COOKER LENTIL TACOS (OR INSTANT POT)

Steps:

• Add all ingredients to the slow cooker, stir.
• Cook on high for 2 ½-3 hours or on low for 5-6 hours, stirring once about ¾ of the way through the cook time.
• Serve lentil filling in taco shells or tortillas with desired toppings.

VEGETARIAN LENTIL TACO 'MEAT FILLING' SUBSTITUTE (CROCK POT)

Steps:

• Put everything in the crock pot and cook on high for 8-12 hours, stirring occasionally and adding water as needed.
• use as you would a meat taco filling.

LENTIL TACO "MEAT" (CROCK POT)

Steps:

• Put everything in the crock pot and cook on high for 8-12 hours, stirring occasionally and adding water if needed.

LENTIL TACOS

Steps:

• Combine ancho chile powder, cumin, coriander, oregano, salt, and fennel in a small bowl.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion and garlic, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add spice mixture and cook, stirring, until toasted, about 30 seconds.
• Reduce heat to medium and add cooked lentils, tomato paste, a few splashes of water, and chipotle peppers. Cook, mashing lightly with a fork and adding water if necessary, until lentils are heated through and hold together, about 5 minutes. Season with additional salt if needed and adobo or hot sauce.
• Lightly toast tortillas in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Spread about 1/3 cup filling down center of each tortilla. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, and cilantro. Serve with guacamole and lime wedges.

EASY, INEXPENSIVE LENTIL TACOS

Steps:

• Dump everything in a medium pot and bring to a boil.
• Turn down the heat to a little lower than medium and cook covered (just like rice) until done. I usually stir every 5-6 minutes, but you probably don't need to once the spices are mixed!
• Use just like regular taco filling.