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Tofu Ground Beef

Brittany Roche
If you haven’t tried turning crumbled tofu into vegan ground beef, you are missing out, my friend! The flavor in this tofu beef recipe is just out of this world. It’s the perfect solution for those times when you want to make lasagna or tacos but don’t have time to run to the store for a package of Gardein or Beyond Meat. And it’s much more budget-friendly too! The recipe is super hands-off: Just add everything to your pan and let the plant-based magic do its thing!
4.07 from 16 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course, Vegan Dinner Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 82 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 (16-oz) block extra firm tofu
  • 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp vegan Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 Tbsp red miso paste
  • 1 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 Tbsp mushroom powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp dark chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp beet powder optional, for color
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet on medium heat.
  • Use clean dry hands to crumble the tofu into the skillet. Use a potato masher if needed to really break down those larger chunks.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients. Stir everything together and use your spoon or rubber spatula to break up the larger chunks of tofu. You want everything to be a very ground meat texture. Continue to stir until everything is well-incorporated.
  • Cook on medium heat (or medium-low if you notice the tofu becoming too crisp too fast) for 40-60 minutes, stirring every 5-10 minutes. You want to cook the water out of the tofu slowly so the outside doesn’t burn before the inside is nice and meaty.
  • Use this tofu ground beef in any recipe that calls for ground beef like tacos, lasagna, stir fry, bolognese, salads, and casseroles!

Notes

For the tomato paste: You can also use tomato sauce, salsa, or pizza sauce! A curry sauce could also give a fun twist!

Nutrition

Calories: 82kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 273mgPotassium: 83mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 262IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg
Keyword tofu beef, tofu ground beef, tofu recipe
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