Easy Tofu Ground Beef Crumbles (vegan + gluten-free)

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Easy Tofu Ground Beef Crumbles (vegan + gluten-free)

Forget buying expensive processed faux meat, these tofu ground beef crumbles are made with whole food pantry ingredients and are simple to prepare. Each serving packs 21g of complete plant-based protein.

Prep Time10

Cook Time45

Total Time55

Course: dinner, lunch

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 226kcal

Ingredients

16 ounces extra firm tofu
3 tablespoons reduced sodium tamari or soy sauce/coconut aminos
1 tablespoon vegan worcestershire
1 tablespoon tomato paste or ketchup
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon vegetable boullion plus ½ teaspoon for rehydrating
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat and set aside.
Remove tofu from package and wrap in a towel to dry any excess liquid.
In a large bowl, combine the tamari, worcestershire, tomato paste, water, nutritional yeast, olive oil, bouillon ,garlic powder, smoked paprika and onion powder. Whisk together until smooth.
Using your fingers, crumble the tofu over the bowl, making the crumbles as large or as small as you prefer. Stir until crumbles are evenly coated in sauce. Transfer to baking sheet and baked for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through. Allow to cool completely and store until ready to serve.
When ready to serve, warm a skillet over medium heat. Combine the crumbles with ½ vegetable broth (use remaining ½ teaspoon bouillon to make broth) in the skillet. Bring to a low simmer and continue to stir as the crumbles rehydrate, for about 7-10 minutes.* Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

*This step helps infuse the flavor even more and creates a juicy texture. If you are using crumbles for bolognese, feel free to skip this step and instead cook them with marinara until heated through.

Adapted from Thee Burger Dude

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