Tofu Ground Beef
This savory, plant-based Tofu Ground Beef is a versatile and protein-packed alternative to traditional ground beef, perfect for tacos, pasta sauces, and more!
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 14 oz Firm or Extra Firm Tofu
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce or Tamari if Gluten-Free
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 1 tsp Vegan Worcestershire Sauce
- ¼ tsp Liquid Smoke
- 1 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
- 1 tsp Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- ½ tsp Onion Powder
- ½ tsp Smoked Paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Crumble tofu into bite sized pieces, there is no need to press tofu, will dry out while cooking. Add tofu to a mixing bowl.
- In another bowl combine the soy sauce, olive oil, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, nutritional yeast, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Whisk until combined.
- Pour the marinated over the tofu and gently mix. Let this sit for at least 15 minutes.
- Spread tofu out into a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake the tofu for 10 to 15 minutes, pull it out, and mix up tofu to get an even bake. Place back into the oven for another 10 to 15 minutes or until it has reached your desired level of crispness.
- Add to salads, like my burger bowls*, sandwiches, soups, tacos, or enjoy as is!
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 to 5 days.
Notes
*Try this tofu out in my Burger Bowls!