Tofu Ground Beef
Tofu Ground Beef
Ingredients
For the Tofu Ground Beef
- 16 oz super firm tofu
For the Marinade
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon vegan beef bouillon
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 tablespoon browning sauce, or dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon liquid smoke, optional
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon MSG, optional
- mushroom seasoning, optional
Instructions
- 1
In a mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, vegan beef bouillon, water, 2 tablespoons oil, browning sauce (or dark soy sauce), liquid smoke (if using), nutritional yeast, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, MSG (if using), and mushroom seasoning (if using).
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Whisk all marinade ingredients together until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Crumble the block of super firm tofu directly into the bowl with the prepared marinade.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Mix the crumbled tofu thoroughly with the marinade until evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
To bake for a chewy and meaty texture: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread the marinated and crumbled tofu mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 6
Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the tofu is dried out and has a chewy texture.
⏱️ 40 min•🌡️ 375
- 7
After baking, transfer the tofu ground beef to a pan. Rehydrate it by adding a bit of water or broth to the pan, stirring until it reaches desired consistency.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Alternatively, for a quicker pan-fried version: Heat some oil in a pan. Add the crumbled tofu (without marinating first). Pan-fry for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until some browning occurs.
⏱️ 15 min
- 9
Then, add the prepared marinade/sauce to the pan with the pan-fried tofu. Stir to coat the tofu evenly with the sauce and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Tofu Ground Beef
For the Tofu Ground Beef
- 16 oz super firm tofu
For the Marinade
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon vegan beef bouillon
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 tablespoon browning sauce, or dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon liquid smoke, optional
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon MSG, optional
- mushroom seasoning, optional
Instructions
- 1
In a mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, vegan beef bouillon, water, 2 tablespoons oil, browning sauce (or dark soy sauce), liquid smoke (if using), nutritional yeast, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, MSG (if using), and mushroom seasoning (if using).
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Whisk all marinade ingredients together until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Crumble the block of super firm tofu directly into the bowl with the prepared marinade.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Mix the crumbled tofu thoroughly with the marinade until evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
To bake for a chewy and meaty texture: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread the marinated and crumbled tofu mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 6
Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the tofu is dried out and has a chewy texture.
⏱️ 40 min•🌡️ 375 - 7
After baking, transfer the tofu ground beef to a pan. Rehydrate it by adding a bit of water or broth to the pan, stirring until it reaches desired consistency.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Alternatively, for a quicker pan-fried version: Heat some oil in a pan. Add the crumbled tofu (without marinating first). Pan-fry for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until some browning occurs.
⏱️ 15 min - 9
Then, add the prepared marinade/sauce to the pan with the pan-fried tofu. Stir to coat the tofu evenly with the sauce and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min