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    Vegan Barbacoa Mushroom Tacos – 1 Pot

    Published: Jun 20, 2017 · Modified: Jun 23, 2018 by Richa 33 Comments

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    Vegan Barbacoa Mushroom Tacos . These saucy Barbacoa Tacos are super easy and versatile. Use the sauce with beans, lentils or other shredded vegetables for variation. 1 Pot Vegan Barbacoa Recipe. Gluten-free Nut-free Soy-free Recipe.Jump to Recipe   

    Vegan Barbacoa Mushroom Tacos . These saucy Barbacoa Tacos are super easy and versatile. Use the from scratch chile sauce with beans, lentils or other shredded vegetables for variation. 1 Pot Vegan Barbacoa Recipe. #Glutenfree #Nutfree #soyfree #Recipe #veganricha | VeganRicha.com

    These Saucy Tacos with Barbacoa mushrooms are perfect for the Summer. For these Barbacoa tacos, I use mushrooms as the vegan substitute. The Sauce for the tacos is made of guajillo chiles which add a gorgeous color and smoky sweetness to the sauce, some chipotle peppers for additional smokyness and heat, some spices and caramelized onions. The mushrooms are cooked for 30 minutes in the sauce to absorb all of the flavor and get tender. Try not to eat up all the mushrooms right from the pan!

    You can also use other vegetables or beans with the sauce. Toss veggies in the blended sauce and bake until tender. Or simmer some black beans, chickpeas or lentils along with some chopped veggies in the sauce for 15-20 mins. Serve in tacos or make a Bowl with roasted veggies, onion, lime. Many options! Saucy, Juicy and amazing . 

    Barbacoa is a process of slow roasting meats that are served in tacos. The term has evolved over time to include fusion barbecue styles.  Mushrooms make a great substitute to add texture and soak up the sauce. Jackfruit would also do very well with the sauce. Or just some beans/chickpeas/lentils simmered in the sauce. Make these Tacos to start the Summer. 

    Vegan Barbacoa Mushroom Tacos . These saucy Barbacoa Tacos are super easy and versatile. Use the from scratch chile sauce with beans, lentils or other shredded vegetables for variation. #Vegan Barbacoa Recipe. #Glutenfree #Nutfree #soyfree #Recipe #veganricha | Vegan Richa

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    If you make these Saucy tacos, do let me know in the comments how they worked out! 

    The pictured tacos came out mildly hot even with 2 chipotle peppers (chipotle peppers vary in heat). Guajillo is very mild. Remove seeds from chipotle peppers to control the heat if needed. Paprika can also be very mild to moderately hot. Use sweet paprika for lower heat. Adjust the heat to preference when you taste test. Barbacoa is generally mild. I added some cayenne towards the end. 

    Soak the Guajillo chiles. I got these from World Spice in Seattle. 

    Vegan Barbacoa Mushroom Tacos. These saucy Barbacoa Tacos are super easy and versatile. Use the from scratch chile sauce with beans, lentils or other shredded vegetables for variation. Vegan Barbacoa Recipe. #Glutenfree #Nutfree #soyfree #Recipe #veganricha | VeganRicha.com

    Vegan Barbacoa Mushroom Tacos . This Barbacoa Sauce is super easy and versatile. Use it with beans, lentils or other shredded vegetables for variation. Vegan Barbacoa Recipe. Gluten-free Nut-free Recipe | VeganRicha.com

    Cook the onion and garlic.


    Vegan Barbacoa Mushroom Tacos . This Barbacoa Sauce is super easy and versatile. Use it with beans, lentils or other shredded vegetables for variation. Vegan Barbacoa Recipe. Gluten-free Nut-free Recipe | VeganRicha.com

    Blend half of the onion mixture with the chile and other barbacoa sauce ingredients. 

    Vegan Barbacoa Mushroom Tacos . This Barbacoa Sauce is super easy and versatile. Use it with beans, lentils or other shredded vegetables for variation. Vegan Barbacoa Recipe. Gluten-free Nut-free Recipe | VeganRicha.com

    Cook the mushrooms in the same skillet for a few mins. 

    Vegan Barbacoa Mushroom Tacos . This Barbacoa Sauce is super easy and versatile. Use it with beans, lentils or other shredded vegetables for variation. Vegan Barbacoa Recipe. Gluten-free Nut-free Recipe | VeganRicha.comAdd blended sauce and cook for 30 mins. 

    Vegan Barbacoa Mushroom Tacos . This Barbacoa Sauce is super easy and versatile. Use it with beans, lentils or other shredded vegetables for variation. Vegan Barbacoa Recipe. Gluten-free Nut-free Recipe | VeganRicha.com

    Saucy, juicy, spicy!

    Vegan Barbacoa Mushroom Tacos . This Barbacoa Sauce is super easy and versatile. Use it with beans, lentils or other shredded vegetables for variation. Vegan Barbacoa Recipe. Gluten-free Nut-free Recipe | VeganRicha.com

    These tacos are lightly inspired from The Taco cleanse’s barbacoa. Serve with avoado guacamole, salsa topping of choice and crisp greens. 

    Vegan Barbacoa Mushroom Tacos . This Barbacoa Sauce is super easy and versatile. Use it with beans, lentils or other shredded vegetables for variation. Vegan Barbacoa Recipe. Gluten-free Nut-free Recipe | VeganRicha.com

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    Vegan Barbacoa Mushroom Tacos

    Vegan Barbacoa Mushroom Tacos . These saucy Barbacoa Tacos are super easy and versatile. Use the sauce with beans, lentils or other shredded vegetables for variation. 1 Pot Vegan Barbacoa Recipe. Gluten-free Nut-free Recipe Makes 6 to 7 tacos
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time30 minutes mins
    Total Time40 minutes mins
    Course: Main Course, Tacos
    Cuisine: Gluten-free, Mexican, Vegan
    Keyword: barbacoa sauce, barbacoa tacos, mexican barbacoa, vegan barbacoa
    Servings: 3
    Calories: 176kcal
    Author: Vegan Richa

    Ingredients

    • 2 large guajillo chiles
    • 1 tsp oil
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 1 large onion thinly sliced or chopped
    • 7 cloves of garlic finely chopped
    • 2 chipotle chile in adobo sauce 1 for less heat
    • 1 tsp ground cumin , or a combination of cumin and coriander
    • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) dried oregano
    • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) smoked hot paprika or 1 tsp chili powder blend
    • 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) ground cinnamon or a dash
    • 1/8 tsp ground cloves or a pinch
    • 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) or more salt
    • 3/4 cup (176.25 ml) water or veggie broth
    • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
    • 1 to 3 tsp lime juice to preference
    • 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) sugar or maple - optional
    • 8 oz (226.8 g) sliced or chopped mushrooms white, cremini or a combination with others

    Toppings:

    • Avocado salsa or onions, lime juice, pepper and salt

    Instructions

    • Soak the guajillo chiles in hot water for 15 mins. Prep the rest of the ingredients.
    • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add bay leaf, onions, garlic and pinch of salt and cook until translucent. 5 mins.
    • Transfer half of the onion mixture to a blender.
    • Add mushrooms to the remaining onion mixture in the skillet and a good pinch of salt and continue to cook over medium heat.
    • Remove the stem and seed box from the soaking guajillo chile. Add the chile to the blender. ** Add the rest of the sauce ingredients, except vinegar and lime, to the blender and blend until smooth. Add this blended sauce the skillet.
    • Cover and cook for 25 to 30 mins until mushrooms are tender. Stir once or twice in between. Add more water if the sauce thickens too much. Add in the vinegar and lime and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes. Taste adjust heat, salt and flavor. Add chili powder or smoked paprika for additional smokyness/flavor.
    • Remove bay leaf. Serve over warm tortillas with avocado and chopped onion or salsa and baby greens of choice. Add a good dash of lime, freshly ground black pepper and salt and serve.

    Notes

    ** Guajillo Chiles are very mild, whereas chipotle chilies can be moderate to hot. Taste and adjust the heat by adding cayenne or hot paprika for hotter. Remove seeds from the chipotle peppers before using to reduce heat.
     
    To make this in Instant Pot: Follow steps 1 to 4 in saute mode. Then add the blended sauce (blend with 1/4 to 1/3 cup water instead of 3/4 cup). Pressure Cook for 5 minutes manual, then quick release after 10 minutes.
     
    To make this with beans or lentils, Simmer the cooked beans or lentils in the sauce, uncovered for 15 mins. Then serve. You can also add some small chopped vegetables with the beans to the sauce.
     
    For variation: Blend a tomato or 1 tbsp tomato paste with the barbacoa sauce.
    Serve the barbacoa mushrooms with spiced black beans in each taco to make a filling meal.
    Or make a Bowl meal with the beans, roasted veggies such as peppers and onion, and crunchy greens.
    Nutritional values based on one serving

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Vegan Barbacoa Mushroom Tacos
    Amount Per Serving (1 g)
    Calories 176 Calories from Fat 108
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 12g18%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Sodium 222mg10%
    Potassium 702mg20%
    Carbohydrates 16g5%
    Fiber 6g25%
    Sugar 4g4%
    Protein 4g8%
    Vitamin A 880IU18%
    Vitamin C 14.4mg17%
    Calcium 35mg4%
    Iron 1.7mg9%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Vegan Barbacoa Mushroom Tacos . This Barbacoa Sauce is super easy and versatile. Use it with beans, lentils or other shredded vegetables for variation. Vegan Barbacoa Recipe. Gluten-free Nut-free Recipe | VeganRicha.com

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    1. Jean

      May 13, 2022 at 1:22 pm

      5 stars
      The mushroom-vegan barbacoa recipe is challenging in cooking mushrooms in a way that is innovative. A cook is pushed to accompany a quite differently delicious dish with snazzy yet compatible side dishes, that wake our taste buds up. Thumbs up for this unique way to enjoy different season accents accompanied with a delightful sauce that respects the mushroom species to stand on its own in this dish. *please do not use my email – thanks!

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        May 16, 2022 at 8:29 am

        wow! snazzy thanks Jean! no worries – your email doesn’t appear

        Reply
    2. Lauren

      August 16, 2021 at 4:02 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! I didn’t have any peppers, but it came out great without – just added a little sriracha

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        August 19, 2021 at 12:41 pm

        YUM – nice substitute . Do leave a rating too!

        Reply
    3. RK

      June 07, 2021 at 4:34 pm

      5 stars
      I added a dried morita and dried ancho to reconstitute with the guajillos. Then followed the rest of the recipe. I was really good!

      Reply
    4. Ree

      June 06, 2021 at 2:47 pm

      5 stars
      Very tasty! Love the cinnamon flavor. I didn’t have mushrooms so used the black beans suggestion. Thanks!

      Reply
    5. simran khurana

      September 04, 2020 at 6:13 pm

      Hi Richa ! Can I use seitan for this in instant pot or stove top ?if yes then , what are the settings ?

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        September 05, 2020 at 3:46 pm

        hi – you may be interested in the comments as one reader tried it in an IP and they mention using less water. 5 minutes manual after adding the sauce, then quick release after 10 minutes should be enough with the Seitan

        Reply
    6. Becky

      June 27, 2018 at 3:34 pm

      Can’t wait to try this! Did you use dried guajillo peppers? It looks like that’s all wegmans has!

      Reply
      • Richa

        June 27, 2018 at 4:51 pm

        yes dry peppers

        Reply
    7. Maneesha

      June 27, 2018 at 7:32 am

      5 stars
      Such a delicious recipe! Thanks Richa! I love the flavor!

      Reply
      • Richa

        June 27, 2018 at 10:01 am

        great!

        Reply
    8. Neerali Parag

      June 09, 2018 at 5:18 am

      5 stars
      Great recipe! I added red kidney beans for a compete meal. And ate it in lettuce wrapps with Avo, so good! Thank you Richa! Xxx

      Reply
      • Richa

        June 09, 2018 at 10:08 am

        Awesome!

        Reply
    9. Lena

      March 30, 2018 at 6:03 pm

      5 stars
      This was delicious! I used 2 chipotle peppers and it was hot enough for me not to need any hot sauce (and I put hot sauce on everything). I also added the tomato paste, which I thought gave it a nice depth. One question about the recipe: when you say “1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground cloves” is that cinnamon AND cloves or did you mean cinnamon OR cloves? I ended up adding 1/4 tsp of cinnamon and a dash of cloves but I just wanted to clarify for the next time I make it. Thanks so much, and I look forward to cooking more of your recipes!

      Reply
    10. Ko

      December 28, 2017 at 9:15 am

      5 stars
      I modified this to use chile powders, add cauliflower, and increase the quantity quite a bit. Wonderful, complexly flavored sauce.

      Reply
    11. Shefalika

      December 06, 2017 at 1:34 pm

      Hi – planning making this tonight. Where can I find chipotle Chile in adobo sauce? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Richa

        December 10, 2017 at 8:36 pm

        I got it from whole foods

        Reply
    12. Shannon

      October 16, 2017 at 8:43 pm

      5 stars
      This was really good! I ended up using both smoked paprika and chili powder, because I didn’t feel like hitting multiple stores and could only find canned green chilies…but still – yum! I made super quick “re-fried” black beans as well.

      I’m pumped for the leftovers tomorrow! Thanks Richa!

      Reply
    13. JULIA JONES

      August 11, 2017 at 7:04 am

      5 stars
      I had meant to look up guajillo chilies but in the end used a small amount of canned chopped jalapenos and about one chipotle and found it spicy without being overpowering. As my daughter is not a big fan of mushrooms I added a large can of pinto beans. (It turned out she wanted to eat the mushrooms too, they were so yummy.)
      The finished meal in a bowl was a delight to behold but the flavors from this dish was absolutely the star of the bowl. It was a wow-this-is-really-good dinner, with lots of happy faces. That’s 2 of your recipes that I’ve tried this week that have received rave reviews. Thank you so much!

      Reply
    14. Emily

      July 08, 2017 at 11:01 am

      5 stars
      These came out perfect! I added some pinto beans as well and the tacos were gobbled up.

      Reply
      • Richa

        July 08, 2017 at 11:07 am

        yay!

        Reply
    15. Paige

      June 25, 2017 at 5:56 pm

      5 stars
      Excellent tacos! I followed the recipe exactly. Mexican side of the family approved!

      Reply
      • Richa

        July 08, 2017 at 11:02 am

        Aweesome!

        Reply
    16. Jojo's Vegan Kitchen

      June 21, 2017 at 4:28 pm

      looks yummy!

      Reply
    17. JdW

      June 21, 2017 at 7:17 am

      How would you adapt this to be made in the Instant Pot? (I love to be able to leave my Instant Pot unattended while I take my dog for a walk…)

      Reply
      • Richa

        June 21, 2017 at 10:34 am

        I have not tried it, i think 5 minutes manual after adding the sauce, then quick release after 10 minutes should be enough. Let me know if the timings work.

        Reply
        • JdW

          June 22, 2017 at 3:34 pm

          This was delicious. I made it in the Instant Pot. Next time I’ll reduce the amount of water in the broth, because the mushrooms released a lot of liquid. I did use black beans in the sauce. Because I had baked tortillas into little bowls, I first put in some rice to soak up the liquid before adding the mushroom/bean/barbacoa sauce. I also roasted green peppers and onions and made a quick vegan queso fresco in the blender to serve on top. Thanks again for another great recipe.

          Reply
          • Richa

            June 22, 2017 at 9:30 pm

            Sounds like an amazing meal! Yes with the instant pot you would need less water as the water doesnt evaporate out. Forgot to mention that.

            Reply
            • Briel

              October 17, 2017 at 7:38 pm

              Excited to try this.

              When would you recommend adding the lime and vinegar in if you are using the instant pot? before the 5 min manual or after it’s cooked?

            • Richa

              October 20, 2017 at 4:55 pm

              yes before you close it. they are strong flavors that need to cook down and mix in

    18. Eshika Roy

      June 21, 2017 at 6:00 am

      Wow! The taco looks really delicious. I started salivating mid way through the blog. I have always been a fan of your easy and simple vegan recipes. Please keep on sharing more drool worthy recipes with us. Looking forward to your next post.

      Reply

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