Tofu Ground Beef

Made from flavorful tofu crumbles, this Tofu Ground Beef is perfect for adding a satisfying bite to any dish if you're craving a meaty texture without meat.

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: International

Servings: 2

Ingredients

12 oz firm tofu
3 tablespoon soy sauce *or tamari (gluten-free)
2 tablespoon neutral vegetable oil *sunflower...
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoon paprika powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika powder *or liquid smoke
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
1 teaspoon corn starch *optional, see notes

You can find detailed step-by step-photos above the recipe card.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Press the tofu. Draining any excess liquid. Then place the tofu on a cutting board and cover it with a layer of paper towels or a clean cloth.
Place a heavy object, such as a cast-iron skillet on top of the tofu or press down with your hands squeezing out any excess water.
Crumble the tofu in a small bowl using your hands. Crumble to desired consistency (you can leave some slightly bigger chunks or crumble it to smaller pieces).
12 oz firm tofu
Add all the other ingredients. Stir until well combined.
3 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 2 teaspoon paprika powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika powder, 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast, 1 teaspoon corn starch, 2 tablespoon neutral vegetable oil
Transfer the tofu crumbles to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 20 minutes for a still soft tofu ground beef or 25-30 minutes for a more firm texture. Stir every couple of minutes to ensure even baking.

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Notes

Use extra firm tofu for a substantial texture.
Adjust texture by crumbling into finer or larger pieces and adjust baking time (less for a softer tofu ground beef, longer for a firmer).
Taste after 20 minutes and decide if the texture is right or if it needs more time in the oven, adjust the cooking time as needed.
Space the “meat” out in a single layer on a baking sheet to ensure an even cook.

Nutrition

All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates.

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