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Beef Tacos with Coffee Caramel Truffles

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Juicy vegan beef tacos seasoned to perfection, paired with silky coffee-infused caramel truffles. Basically, date night for one—or six.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 390 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Vegan Beef Tacos:
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup vegan ground beef soy, lentil, or walnut-based
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • Salt to taste
  • 4 taco shells
  • ½ avocado sliced
  • ¼ cup vegan cheese
  • 2 tbsp salsa
  • Coffee Caramel Truffles:
  • ½ cup coconut cream
  • ⅓ cup coconut sugar
  • 1 tbsp instant coffee
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch sea salt
  • ¾ cup dark chocolate vegan, melted
  • 1 tsp coconut oil

Instructions
 

Tacos:

  • Heat olive oil in skillet. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant—like that candle you overpaid for.
  • Add bell pepper and vegan beef. Stir for 5 minutes.
  • Mix in taco seasoning, paprika, cumin, and salt. Cook for another 5 minutes until caramelized.
  • Warm taco shells. Stuff with filling, avocado, cheese, and salsa. Devour like a lady—with extra napkins.

Coffee Caramel Truffles:

  • In saucepan, simmer coconut cream and sugar for 5–7 minutes until thickened.
  • Stir in coffee, vanilla, and salt. Let it cool.
  • Form small balls, chill for 15 minutes.
  • Dip in melted chocolate mixed with coconut oil.
  • Chill on parchment for 20 minutes. Do not eat them all while “checking if they’re ready.”

Notes

📊 Nutritional Values (Per Serving: 1 Taco + 2 Truffles)

  • Calories: 390
  • Total Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 9g

🧪 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)

  • Iron: 11%
  • Calcium: 7%
  • Magnesium: 8%
  • Vitamin B6: 5%
  • Folate: 9%

💋 Extra Notes/Tips for Flavor Drama

  • Add lime juice over tacos for a “you fancy” finish.
  • Sprinkle sea salt on truffles for Instagram-level aesthetic.
  • Swap salsa for mango chutney if you're feeling bold and bougie.
  • Use chipotle seasoning for tacos with a smoky edge.
  • Store leftover truffles in the fridge… or your secret drawer.