barbacoa jackfruit tacos with garlic lime cream
FELIZ CINCO DE MAYO! Or whatever day it is when you make these.
Ingredients
- 2 15-oz cans jackfruit, drained
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp dark brown sugar
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp chipotle chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 cup vegetarian (or regular) beef broth
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 8-10 yellow corn tortillas
- shredded romaine, pickled red onions, and chopped cilantro, to serve
garlic lime crema
- 1/2 cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise (or regular)
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
Instructions
- Pat the drained jackfruit dry. Shred with your fingers to create a pulled pork-esque texture. You can choose to discard the pods or keep them in the mix - they won't harm you, they're just a bit more bitter and tough.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute the onion until fragrant, about 4-5 minutes. Stir in the garlic for 1 minute, then the brown sugar, smoked paprika, chipotle chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Toast for 30-60 seconds, until nice and aromatic.
- Toss in the jackfruit, then pour in the broth and soy sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer, then lower the heat, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes until the jackfruit is very tender and turns a deeper brown. Stir occasionally. The jackfruit should be a similar color to shredded beef. If the pan becomes too dry, add another 1/4 cup of broth. At the end of cook time, stir in the lime juice.
- To make the crema, mix the yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- If desired, char the tortillas in a dry skillet heated on high for 30-60 seconds per side.
- Stuff the tortillas with the jackfruit and top with shredded romaine and cilantro. Drizzle the crema overtop and lay a couple pickled onions to finish.
Notes
*To make vegan: You can use all vegan mayonnaise for the crema to make this dish entirely vegan. The crema will have a richer flavor this way too!
*Jackfruit: I buy my jackfruit cans from Trader Joe's. Keep in mind that different brands may be a different sized can.