The Options are Limitless

Taco’s! There are not many American meals that can be both quick to pull together on a limited schedule but also complex at the same time with so many layered flavor profiles! Think about it, taco’s can be made fast, quick and easy or you can take your time, slowly build the flavor profiles together, slow cook the meat, put thought into the toppings to provide options so that each and every taco can be completely different! We say this without a doubt, not many average family meals provide this versatility.

We offer you two recipe options, that you can easily follow … or come up with one of your own versions!

Gerbs Vegan Cauliflower Tacos

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 Whole Cauliflower (about 1 1/2 cups) or store Cauliflower Rice
• 4 oz Fresh Portabella Mushrooms
• 1/2 cup Gerbs Raw Sunflower Seeds
• 2 Tbs Soy Sauce
• 2 Tbs Gerbs Cayenne Pepper Powder
• 2 tsp Gerbs Ground Cumin
• 1 tsp Gerbs Smoked Paprika
• 1/2 tsp Gerbs Garlic Powder
• 1/2 tsp Gerbs Onion Powder
• 1/4 tsp Gerbs Ground Pepper
• 1/4 tsp Gerbs Sea Salt
• Hard Taco Shells
• Soft Corn Tortillas

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly pulse the mushrooms in a food processor until you have a rice like consistency.

Separately pulse raw sunflower seeds, to the same consistency, add mixture to large mixing bowl. Remove the core and leaves of your cauliflower and cut into small pieces. Pulse the cauliflower to the same consistency and add to bowl. Stir in soy sauce and mix thoroughly. Stir in seasonings & spices and mix well, making sure everything is thoroughly incorporated.  Spread mixture onto a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes. Stir lightly and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes.

Gerbs Traditional Ground Beef Tacos

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 Pound 93% Ground Beef
• 1 Pound Ground Meatloaf Mix
• 2 Tbs Olive Oil
• ¼ Cup Salsa
• 2 Tbs Soy Sauce
• 2 Tbs Gerbs Cayenne Pepper Powder
• 2 tsp Gerbs Ground Cumin
• 1 tsp Gerbs Smoked Paprika
• 1/2 tsp Gerbs Garlic Powder
• 1/2 tsp Gerbs Onion Powder
• 1/4 tsp Gerbs Ground Pepper
• 1/4 tsp Gerbs Sea Salt
• Hard Taco Shells
• Soft Corn Tortillas

INSTRUCTIONS

Over medium high heat non-stick deep sided pan, add 1 tbs olive oil and sauté ground beef and meatloaf mixture, stirring occasionally until fully cooked. Drain excess moisture/fat, lower heat, add back to pan, add remaining olive oil, salsa and slowly whisk together all powders seasonings & spices. Next mix in ground beef, stir rigorously until meat is all broken down and separated, top with soy and/or sesame oil.

SERVING

Place Cauliflower or Beef Taco in large bowl along with other toppings of choice. Build you tacos with grated cheese on the bottom, meat second and top as desired, finish with a dollop of sour cream. Try to make a different taco every time. The best serving options is investing in a massive rotating ‘lazy-susan’ serving board serving board so that everyone can get their hands on the topping of choice.

TOPPING OPTIONS

• Lettuce
• Fresh Lime Wedges
• Sour Cream
• Grated Cheddar Cheese
• Hot Sauce
• Chipotle Adobo Hot Sauce
• Diced Vine-Ripe Tomatoes
• Diced Red Onion
• Cubed Avocado
• Salsa
• Scallions
• Diced Bell Pepper
• Diced Green Zucchini
• Re-fried Beans
• Black or Green Olives
• Ramen Noodles (uncooked)
• Pickled Jalapenos
• Diced Fresh Jalapeno
• Bacon
• Pulled Pork
• Black Beans
• Fresh Corn
• Guacamole
• Shredded Red Cabbage
• Soy Sauce
• Sesame Oil
• Roasted Sunflower Seeds
• Roasted Chia Seeds
• Sun-Dried Tomatoes
• Pickled Artichokes