Easy Vegan Ground Beef Made from Tofu!
This vegan ground beef is salty, perfectly spiced and has such a meaty texture! It is so easy to make and made with simple ingredients! I love using tofu because it truly takes on the flavor of anything you give it, making it perfect for this vegan beef recipe! It has a slight Mexican taste and is perfect for salads, burrito bowls, tacos and more!
What you’ll need for your vegan ground beef
- Extra Firm Pressed Tofu
- Soy Sauce of Tamari for Gluten Free
- Olive Oil
- Tomato Paste
- A Heap of Spices!
- Nutritional Yeast
- Black Pepper
How to make vegan ground beef
Press your tofu! This step is essential so the tofu can release all of it’s liquid and absorb the flavor! You can press your tofu using a tofu press or by wrapping it in some kitchen towel and placing a heavy object on top! Press for at least 15 minutes!
Crumble & Season your tofu! Crumble into a large bowl then add in all of the rest of your ingredients! Mix well so all of the pieces are covered.
Bake your vegan beef! Spread your seasoned tofu evenly onto a baking sheet and bake at 400f for 25-30 minutes until slightly crisped!
Will my non-vegan friends and family like this?
OMG absolutely! This vegan beef doesn’t taste exactly like the real thing but it is so loaded with flavor I don’t think anyone would mind the difference! Just preface that it does not taste exactly like beef and ask people to approach it with an open mind!
How to eat your vegan ground beef
- As a taco stuffer
- On top of your Buddha bowls or in a mexican burrito bowl
- Inside burritos
- Add it to your pasta for a spiced protein source
Some tips from Steph
Make it oil free by omitting the oil or subbing 1 tbsp veggie broth!
In a rush? Try pan frying the tofu after it has been seasoned! It will not turn out as crispy but will still have an awesome flavor!
Try doubling the recipe! I actually ended up doubling the recipe so the photos would turn out better! haha! But My boyfriend and I actually ate most of it in a day! So definitely double if feeding more than 2-3 people!
Store your vegan beef in the fridge for up to 5 days! It tastes great as leftovers!
Other recipes you’ll love
- Creamy Vegan BLT Pasta Salad
- Vegan Tempeh Sausage Crumbles
- Summer Roll Bowl Meal Prep (High Protein)
- Firecracker Tofu with Crispy Rice Paper Wrapping
- Buffalo Style Cauliflower Wings
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Easy Vegan Ground Beef Made from Tofu!
Ingredients
- 1 block Extra Firm Pressed Tofu
- 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1½ tbsp Tomato Paste
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 2 tsp Onion Powder
- 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 2 tsp Chili Powder
- 2 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
- Black Pepper to Taste
Instructions
- Start by pressing your tofu using a tofu press or wrapping it in a kitchen towel for at least 15 minutes.
- Crumble your tofu into a large bowl then add in the rest of the spices and seasonings.
- Mix well so everything is well coated.
- Spread evenly onto a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes at 400f until slightly crisped.