It’s Taco Tuesday peeps!
The cool thing is that this recipe could also double as a meatless Monday meal too! Yeah, I think it’s about time for another taco recipe around here. Considering how big on tacos my family is it’s pretty crazy that I haven’t made them very often recently. I’m planning to make up for it by doing tacos at least once every other week and hopefully even sharing a new version with you guys each time. So technically I might have made these on a Thursday, photographed them on a Friday, and written this post on a Sunday but you guys are getting them on Tuesday so that’s what matters. Taco Tuesday!
Okay, but before I tell you about these tacos that are (almost) vegan and a huge hit for a crowd, I was going to tell you three random things. Firstly, I’ve had it on my to-do list for ages to start playing around with video editing for possible future recipe videos. I mean, with the growing popularity of social media platforms based on video content and me being a food blogger, I’d say I’m long passed needing to get into it. It’s not the easiest thing ever to master though.
Haha, I’ll just add it to the things I’m trying to learn right now right up next to passable skiing skills, driving in deep snow, fluent Spanish, and all those other things. It’s okay though, I’ve always felt like the moment we stop making intentions to learn is the moment we stop living to the fullest, wouldn’t you agree? I think we should never stop trying to learn something each day as if life were just one long lesson, and it is.
Secondly, I’m all caught up now. I finally found the time and finished the second season of Stranger Things. Um, am I the only one who has show withdrawals??? I really need to start another one soon, any suggestions?
The third thing is that we’re all booked for San Diego in a few weeks, Yes! (Also would love recommendations of places to hit while we’re there.)
Alright, sorry for the sidenotes, let’s talk tacos. These were inspired by my brother-in-law telling me about a dinner he and my sister had eaten at a friend’s house. I think he does this because he knows nothing inspires me to get into the kitchen to make something like hearing how amazing someone else made it. Hey, it’s not competition or anything, I just have this need to try making everything possible before I kick the bucket. I guess it goes along with that always learning stuff I was just talking about.
Another reason for these tacos today is that I found street taco sized tortillas at the store this past week and was all like 😍😍😍😍😍😍. In case you aren’t familiar with street tacos, they’re about half the size od regular tacos and oh so adorable! Funnily enough, the same brother who inspired the filling for these made fun of me for my enthusiasm over my mini tacos, nut that’s okay. I’m used to this by now after years of flipping out over miniature things and getting the same reaction.
Anyway, these are awesome if you’re making them for friends and family, especially because they are nearly vegan and can easily be served completely vegan. The simple mixture of sweet potatoes, black beans, green bell peppers, and onions is seasoned with yummy taco flavors and makes for some fast, easy, and super filling tacos. I also serve them with my everyday favorite basic tomato salsa. My biggest issue with so many salsas is that they tend to get pretty watered down and not have that punch of flavor that makes them so good. That’s why my secret hack for preventing that is to add tomato paste. It really makes all the difference and I’ve had both friends and family tell me it’s the best they’ve ever had.
Now if you have some adamant meat lovers, feel free to include chicken, ground beef, or even shredded pork in the mix or on the side. I served these with my classic homemade salsa, sour cream, extra cilantro, and some cheddar. Theres always room for guacamole too of course, or any other toppings you’d like. Happy Taco Tuesday!
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The tacos look delicious .. I've always wanted to try them
But it seems a dangerous work hhh
You know in movies .. The tacos are followed by the toilet
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mm, no danger here, give it a try @slimanepro
Im hungry!
Love tacos, they look delicious! thanks for sharing.
"Taco bout yum!"
Tiny tortillas make for better flavor ratios.
Up the dried chile amount in salsas or maybe drain the tomatoes a bit?
I can see how the sweet potato is a replacement for the sweetness of tomatoes.
FANTASTIC POST............................................
Gorgeous food photography! Looking forward to those tutorials
thanks so much for all of your support @noboxes
🌷I could really go for one of these right now! Yum!! Your great photos make the food even more appealing! Thanks @gringalicious!
You're so sweet @nomads! Great to hear from you! Thanks!
I haven't figured out if I like sweet potatoes or not, but I think you have made me a fan!
Good luck on that Spanish. You'll be able to practice in San Diego
I really appreciate your comments, very well thought out and comprehensive!
Gorgeous food photography as always, so yummy. San Diego is going to be a blast. I am really looking forward to those amazing posts
Yes, San Diego is going to be amazing!!
The combination of this its ingredients seems very interesting! I wanna try this also...
I hope you do give it a try @keensliegh
Beautiful it looks so I can't resist commenting. :)
Oh, that's sweet @tamsguitar!
Celebrating Taco Tuesday with a couple Trashy Trailer Parks from Torchy's!
Trash Trailer Parks, I need to investigate what that means. Welcome to steem @cyrbyrus
Edit: I just looked it up, if I am ever in nay of those cities, I will check it out
Looks really delicious. I only miss some slices of avocado. That would fit perfectly to that meal ... you make me hungry
ah, yes, you're so right, avocado would have been a nice touch
As always beautiful photos, great food, you are an artist, keep publishing your works of art
Oh, that is just so kind @yesslife!
Please, I would like the friendly recipe @gringalicious
I love it ! :) @gringalicious
So glad to hear it @beyfendi!
Thanks a lot ,It made me happy to hear it from you @gringalicious !
Wonderful your photography, and i like this food. i want your post sharing us all the best my dear....
And to you @triptybarsha!
AmaIng
Thanks @zahidkhanniai!
Looks awesome...
Thank you so much @dilresh!
Can we get a recipe? looks great @gringalicious!!
What stuffing did u add? I love tacos! I usually go with the simple vegetarian salsa, beans, lettus tomato and cheeze😄
And by the way: taco bout yum😘
Thanks @cooknbake. The recipe is above.
Yup, appeared right after i posted the message. Thanks!
Wow! It's really yummy and delicious.
Thanks for sharing this beautiful food photography.
Oh, you're very welcome! Thanks for reading @anayakhan!
Look delicious!
Glad you like it @ssikumiss!
I like your photos :)
Inspiring..
How come you get beautiful composition?
Where do you get the inspiration?
Sorry.. If i ask too much :)
That is very nice photography
carry on your activity guys thanks for sharing this
Glad you liked it @iqbalhossin !
Taco bout yum
Haha, well I just posted the recipe but I'm so happy you wanted to know it. Thanks @zija2022!
Delicious food
Thank you very much @zahidkhanniai!
Very ymmy and nice pic make me hungry^^
Thank you so much for reading @happygirl2018!
Love Mexican food! Greag recipe, send me some :)
thanks so much for commenting @alexcote
Photos of the food are very tasty
Thank you @afkar86!
Great stuff! Looks very healthy :)
thanks so much for the continued @gavinthegreat
I NEVER would have thought of using a sweet potato in a taco! Can't wait to try!
I hope you love it @soul-lifter !
What a great idea! I love sweet potato but had never thought of putting it in a taco. Combined with black beans--oh my, heavenly!
Thanks so much much @bigpanda. I hope you give it a try and love it as much as I did
Wow. Another mouth watering recipe. 😊 Yum!!
Thanks @trishy!
Hiii @gringalicious, you always shared lovely dishes and recipes here. very useful for all these recipes soecially for household and hotelung persons. i always felt love and happiness to visit your articles. thanks a lot.
Glad to hear it @rabeel!
These look delicious! Smaller tacos mean you get to eat even more of them!! :)
I agree @plantstoplanks! Thank you !
Totally down with this! Great photos, looks yummy!
So glad @truth-be-told!
the food made me hungry...
I'm glad you liked it @flora.lori
Your tacos look great! I really like the sweet potatoes and beans together. I have made burritos using these and love the flavors. Good tip on using tomato paste in salsa. Yes, always learning something new everyday! Have a good day.
Learning something new every day, I never want to stop. Life is so full right now, so many possibilities!
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Wow I like this combination and it looks delicious! Good for our busy lives too! Fantastic photography!
Cheers~
thanks so much for the fantastic commenting @theguruasia
Mmmmmm such a teaser... it looks very delicious and i bet it is! 😊😊😊😊
Thanks so much for taking the time to comment on my post @olgy-art
I could eat those right now! It makes me hungry! Yum!
Always so sweet and supportive @lifes-a-donut, thanks so much
Amiga como me encantan tus recetas, y son fabulosas en algún momento haré alguna @gringalicious
Bienvenida a steemit @saray
Your dish looks healthy and appetizing @gringalicious.
Thanks @veejay
Taco its brilliant wow :)
Thanks so much @blazing
These look great @gringalicious! I am always looking for healthy, fast, dinners that even if they are meatless, won't have my teenage son crying, "Where's the MEAT! I need meat!" I think this will be a hit in my family as well. :)
that was my hope, to provide some ideas, some inspiration. I hope it works for you @denisechips
Oh my goodness @gringalicious!! This made me soo hungry! hehe... Looking amazing, for sure gonna try this recipe one of these days and surprise my boyfriend ;) <3
I hope it makes you and your boyfriend happy. Let me know how it turns out @mayasky
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Even without meat, these were delicious! I wouldn't be upset if you had to make them again.
Ok, there is always next Tuesday! Thanks so much for all of your support @drobinson
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yay! I was anticipating this post! I was really surprised at the fact that you use a can of tomato paste into the salsa, but now that i think about it, that’s probably how people get thicker salsas versus like a pico de gallo!
I am so glad you liked it and you gave some thought to that tomato paste. Great commenting @blackmox
Woooow ! Looks so good :)
thanks so much for commenting on my ost