Backpacking Tacos (Beef and Vegetarian Option)

A fun and delicious meal to spice up your backpacking menu! Beef and vegetarian option included (both are delicious!).

After my very popular Backpacking Burritos (if you haven’t checked them out, you should!), I kept thinking about foods that we don’t typical have backpacking, but would want to! And tacos was the obvious next one to try!

By dehydrating the taco mixture (similar to the burritos), you dramatically decrease the weight and space that your meal takes up in your backpack. Bring along soft tortillas and your desired toppings, and there you go! You can easily enjoy delicious tacos in the backcountry!

Toppings

When it comes to toppings, it’s really up to you how much extra weight you’re willing to carry! To keep it as light as possible, I would suggest choosing dehydrated salsa and a little bit of shredded cheese. If you’re just heading out for the day and aren’t too concerned about weight, go gourmet and bring fresh avocado, onions, tomatoes, etc! As simple or as fancy as you get, I guarantee these will be a winner in the backcountry!

Let me know your favourite toppings below!

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Yield: -8 small tacos+

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Prep time: 20 MinCook time: 20 MinTotal time: 40 Min

A fun and delicious meal to spice up your backpacking menu! Beef and vegetarian option included.

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Beef Tacos

• 500g lean ground beef
• 1/4 large yellow onion, diced
• 2 tsp chilli powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1-2 tsp cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• salt and pepper to taste
• 6-8 small soft tortillas
• *makes 2-3 cups taco mix

Vegetarian Tacos

• 1/2 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
• 1/4 large yellow onion, diced
• 1/2 cup black beans
• 1 tsp chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1/4 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• sprinkle of red pepper flakes
• salt and pepper to taste
• 6 small soft tortillas
• *makes 1.5-2 cups taco mix

Toppings (optional)

• grated cheddar cheese
• salsa (can dehydrate for backpacking to lessen weight)
• pickled red onions
• avocado slices
• shredded lettuce
• fresh tomatoes
• fresh cilantro

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For Beef Mix

1. Brown beef in pan on medium heat. Add onions and spices and cook until onions are soft and translucent. Remove from heat.
2. Spread in thin layer on dehydrator tray and dehydrate at 155F for 6-8 hours until dry and crumbly. Transfer to resealable bag.
3. To rehydrate: add 1:1 boiling water (1 cup taco mix to 1 cup water) and let stand, covered, for 15-20 mins until beef is fully rehydrated and no longer crunchy.
4. Assemble tacos by adding beef and desired toppings to soft tortilla.
5. BACKPACKING TIP: to keep it as light-weight as possible, bring dehydrated salsa and a little bit of cheese for the toppings.

For Sweet Potato/Black Bean Mix

1. Add a little olive oil to a pan on medium heat and sauté sweet potato and onions together until soft. Add spices and black beans and sauté for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
2. Spread evenly onto dehydrator trays and dehydrate at 155F for 6-8 hours until dry. Transfer to resealable bag.
3. To rehydrate: add 1:1 boiling water (1 cup taco mix to 1 cup water) and let stand, covered, for 15-20 minutes until fully dehydrated and no longer crunchy.
4. Assemble tacos by adding mixture and desired toppings to soft tortilla.
5. BACKPACKING TIP: to keep it as light-weight as possible, bring dehydrated salsa and a little bit of cheese for the toppings.

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