Make your Own Taco Filling
Ditch the taco seasoning packet for this easy, versatile Make-Your-Own recipe where you get to control the ingredients and spice level. Flexible to prepare with ground meat or for meatless nights, sweet potatoes & black beans or tempeh. Great for tacos, burritos, taco salad and nachos. When possible, consider cooking with organically grown and responsibly raised ingredients to benefit the quality of your meal and the health of our planet.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 2 tsp. chili powder
- 3/4 tsp. each ground cumin and kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp. each garlic powder and onion powder
- 1/8 to 1/4 tsp. cayenne
- 2 Tbsp. vegetable or olive oil
- 3 Tbsp. Take Root Organics™ Tomato Paste
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 medium sweet potato (about 10 oz.), peeled and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained
- Mix chili powder, cumin, salt, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder and cayenne together in a small bowl.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add tomato paste and spice mixture; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly, until paste has darkened in color. Add water; stir until smooth.
- Add sweet potato and black beans; cover and cook 5 to 8 minutes until sweet potatoes are fork-tender, stirring half way through.
VARIATIONS: Prepare recipe as directed, except:
For ground meat tacos, cook 1 lb. lean ground beef, turkey or chicken in 1 Tbsp. oil over medium heat about 5 minutes until no longer pink, breaking it up into bite-sized pieces with a wooden spoon. Add tomato paste and spice mix; cook and stir about 1 minute until tomato paste darkens in color. Add water and stir until coated. Cover and simmer 5 minutes, stirring half way through.
For tempeh tacos, substitute 1 lb. tempeh for sweet potato and black beans. Crumble tempeh into 1/2-inch pieces. Cover and cook 5 minutes, stirring halfway through.
TIP:
To freeze extra paste, spoon from can onto plastic wrap. Fold wrap over paste and form into a log; twist ends and freeze. To use frozen paste, simply unwrap and slice off desired amount. Rewrap and freeze any remaining paste. To enrich the flavor of your favorite dishes, add 1 to 2 Tbsp. of tomato paste to soups, stews, chili, meatloaf, BBQ sauce, macaroni and cheese, slow cooker dishes, sauces, baked beans and more.
Nutrition Information: Per Serving (1/4 of recipe)
Calories 210, Total Fat 7g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 530mg, Protein 7g, Total Carbohydrates 31g, Dietary Fiber 8g
