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Vegan Ground Beef Substitute

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A vegan ground beef substitute made of tofu using simple plant-based ingredients and no oil!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword vegan
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 47.2
Author carleigh

Ingredients

  • 2 blocks extra firm tofu pressed for 20 minutes
  • 5 tbsp tomato paste
  • 4 ½ tbsp tamari or soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce or maple syrup

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, crumble the tofu with a potato masher or the back of a fork until it is evenly ground.
  • Add all seasonings and sauces to the tofu, and mix until the crumbles are coated evenly.
  • Pour the crumbles onto the lined baking sheet, and spread evenly across. Place in the oven for 20 minutes, then mix with a spatula, and place back in the oven for an additional 20 minutes until the crumbles are slightly crispy. You can broil for an additional 2 minutes if more crispiness is desired.
  • Allow to cool slightly before adding to a salad, tacos or pasta sauce. Store in the fridge covered for up to 4 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 47.2kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2.3g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 114.5mg | Potassium: 228.4mg | Fiber: 1.7g | Sugar: 6.6g | Vitamin A: 191.5IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 11.5mg | Iron: 0.8mg