Tacos Sofritas

Name: Tacos Sofritas
Prep time: 8 h
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 8 h 30 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 package (14 oz) extra firm tofu, pressed, grated; 1 tbsp Cattleman’s Grill Mexicano Seasoning; 1/4 cup Texas Olive Ranch Garlic Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 2 cups (8 oz) sweet onions, sliced thin; 2 tbsp Cattleman’s Grill Mexicano Seasoning; 1/4 cup chipotles in adobo, minced; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp garlic, grated on microplane; 3/4 cup pineapple juice; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 tbsp lime juice; Water; 12 corn tortillas; Avocado Oil Spray; 2 cups Pepper Jack, grated; 2 cups romaine lettuce, shredded; Heat Maverick’s Where Did the Mango Hot Sauce

Aug 30, 2024 • Tom Jackson

Get ready to veg out with these bold and flavorful Tacos Sofritas! Crispy tofu, infused with Cattleman’s Grill Mexicano Seasoning and fried in Texas Olive Ranch Garlic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, meets a smoky, tangy sauce of caramelized onions, chipotles in adobo, and pineapple juice. These sofritas are nestled in warm, cheesy corn tortillas, topped with crisp romaine lettuce, tangy lime crema, and a kick of Heat Maverick’s Where Did the Mango Hot Sauce. With every bite, enjoy a satisfying crunch and a burst of bold, plant-powered flavors that are sure to be a hit!

Tacos Sofritas

Tom Jackson

Rated 5.0 stars by 2 users

Cuisine

Mexican

Servings

12

Prep Time

8 hours

Cook Time

30 minutes

Calories

148

Ready to kick your taco game up a notch? These Tacos Sofritas are the ultimate flavor fiesta, packed with crispy, seasoned tofu, a smoky-sweet sauce, and all the right toppings to make your taste buds dance! Whether you're a plant-based pro or just looking to veg out, this recipe is your ticket to taco bliss—cheesy, zesty, and with just the right amount of heat. Let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

Tofu:

1 package (14 oz) extra firm tofu, pressed, grated
1 tbsp Cattleman’s Grill Mexicano Seasoning
1/4 cup Texas Olive Ranch Garlic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Sauce:

2 cups (8 oz) sweet onions, sliced thin
2 tbsp Cattleman’s Grill Mexicano Seasoning
1/4 cup chipotles in adobo, minced
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp garlic, grated on microplane
3/4 cup pineapple juice

Crema:

1/2 cup sour cream
1 tbsp lime juice
Water

Tacos:

12 corn tortillas
Avocado Oil Spray
2 cups Pepper Jack, grated
2 cups romaine lettuce, shredded
Heat Maverick’s Where Did the Mango Hot Sauce

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Directions

Wrap the tofu in a thin towel, then place in a small pan, topped with a heavy pan and press in the refrigerator overnight to squeeze out the excess moisture. The next day, grate the tofu on a
box grater.
Preheat your Yoder Smokers YS640s Pellet Grill to 450ºF with the diffuser removed and the Yoder Smokers Cast Iron Griddle installed over the fire box.
Fry the tofu in the garlic oil on the griddle, turning occasionally untiled browned and crispy.
To make the sauce, add oil to a Lodge 12” Steel Skillet over medium heat on the Hestan Cue induction burner. Add the onions and Cattleman’s Grill Mexicano Seasoning. Cook until the onions are softened, stirring often. Add the chipotles in adobo, tomato paste and garlic. Cook for one minute, stirring. Add the pineapple juice and reduce until thickened.
Mix the fried tofu into the sauce and cover to keep warm.
Spray the griddle with avocado oil. Cook the tortillas until lightly browned. Flip and add the cheese to melt. Remove when the cheese is melted and the tortilla is toasted but still pliable.
Whisk together the sour cream and lime juice, then thin with water to your desired consistency and transfer to a squeeze bottle.
To build the tacos, top each cheesy tortilla with one quarter cup of the filling, then a pinch of lettuce and drizzle with the crema. Top with Heat Maverick’s Where Did the Mango Hot Sauce.

Recipe Note

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Recipe Highlights and Insights:

Sofritas are a flavorful and spicy Mexican-inspired dish made primarily from tofu. The tofu is typically crumbled or shredded, then cooked with a blend of spices, including chipotles in adobo, onions, garlic, and sometimes tomatoes, to create a savory, smoky, and slightly spicy filling. Sofritas are often used as a plant-based protein option in dishes like tacos, burritos, and bowls, offering a delicious and satisfying alternative to meat-based fillings. The name "sofritas" comes from "sofrito," a traditional Spanish and Latin American sauce made from a combination of ingredients like peppers, onions, garlic, and tomatoes, which serves as the flavor base.