Vegan In-N-Out Smash Burger Tacos
Vegan In-N-Out Smash Burger Tacos
Ingredients
For the Caramelized Onions
- 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon vegan butter
- 1 tablespoon water
For the Vegan Animal-Style Sauce
- 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
- 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For the Smash Burger Tacos
- 1 pound plant-based ground meat
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 corn tortillas
- 8 vegan cheese slices
- 2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 1/4 cup dill pickle slices
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for cooking
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the caramelized onions: In a medium skillet over medium-low heat, melt the vegan butter. Add the sliced yellow onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes, or until deeply golden brown and softened. If the onions start to stick, add 1 tablespoon of water to deglaze the pan. Set aside.
⏱️ 20 min
- 2
Make the vegan animal-style sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the vegan mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, white vinegar, granulated sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Prepare the plant-based meat: Divide the plant-based ground meat into 8 equal portions and gently form them into loose balls. Season with salt and black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Cook the smash burger tacos: Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Place 2-3 plant-based meat balls onto the hot surface, leaving space between them. Immediately place a corn tortilla on top of each meatball. Using a sturdy spatula or a burger press, firmly smash the meatball and tortilla together until the patty is very thin and adheres to the tortilla. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the edges of the meat are crispy.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Flip and melt the cheese: Carefully flip each taco so the meat side is facing up. Immediately place a slice of vegan cheese on top of the hot patty. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is slightly crispy.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Assemble the tacos: Remove the cooked tacos from the skillet. Top each taco with a spoonful of caramelized onions, shredded iceberg lettuce, and a few dill pickle slices. Drizzle generously with the vegan animal-style sauce. Fold the taco in half and serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Repeat steps 4-6 with the remaining plant-based meat and tortillas, adding more vegetable oil to the skillet as needed.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Vegan In-N-Out Smash Burger Tacos
For the Caramelized Onions
- 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon vegan butter
- 1 tablespoon water
For the Vegan Animal-Style Sauce
- 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
- 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For the Smash Burger Tacos
- 1 pound plant-based ground meat
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 corn tortillas
- 8 vegan cheese slices
- 2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 1/4 cup dill pickle slices
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for cooking
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the caramelized onions: In a medium skillet over medium-low heat, melt the vegan butter. Add the sliced yellow onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes, or until deeply golden brown and softened. If the onions start to stick, add 1 tablespoon of water to deglaze the pan. Set aside.
⏱️ 20 min - 2
Make the vegan animal-style sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the vegan mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, white vinegar, granulated sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Prepare the plant-based meat: Divide the plant-based ground meat into 8 equal portions and gently form them into loose balls. Season with salt and black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Cook the smash burger tacos: Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Place 2-3 plant-based meat balls onto the hot surface, leaving space between them. Immediately place a corn tortilla on top of each meatball. Using a sturdy spatula or a burger press, firmly smash the meatball and tortilla together until the patty is very thin and adheres to the tortilla. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the edges of the meat are crispy.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Flip and melt the cheese: Carefully flip each taco so the meat side is facing up. Immediately place a slice of vegan cheese on top of the hot patty. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is slightly crispy.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Assemble the tacos: Remove the cooked tacos from the skillet. Top each taco with a spoonful of caramelized onions, shredded iceberg lettuce, and a few dill pickle slices. Drizzle generously with the vegan animal-style sauce. Fold the taco in half and serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Repeat steps 4-6 with the remaining plant-based meat and tortillas, adding more vegetable oil to the skillet as needed.
⏱️ 5 min