Tofu Ground Beef {Vegan Tofu Crumbles}
This tofu ground beef, aka tofu crumbles, is sure to convert even the staunchest of tofu haters:) Every time I serve it, it gets gobbled up. It's super easy to make, family friendly and a great meal prep dish. What's not to love?
Ingredients
- 1 14 ounces package tofu extra firm
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce *or tamari sauce for gluten free
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1½ tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425° F (220° C). Line a small baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
- Using your hands, squeeze the block of extra firm tofu to release as much water as possible. *See note 1 if you are using firm, not extra firm tofu.
- Transfer the tofu to a large bowl. Using your hands, break the block of tofu into ground beef size pieces.
- Add the rest of the ingredients to the bowl, and stir to ensure that the spices and oil are evenly distributed across your tofu ground beef.
- Spread the tofu crumbles out evenly across the baking sheet. Bake for 15 - 20 minutes, flipping the tofu over with a spatula at the half way point.
- Enjoy your tofu ground beef! Instructions for making tofu ground beef in your air fryer can be found below in the notes.
Notes
- If you are using firm, not extra firm tofu, you'll need to press the tofu to remove the excess water. You can this by using a tofu press. Or alternatively, wrap the tofu in a clean dish towel and place something heavy (like a cast iron pan) on top. Leave it for 15 minutes.
- To make tofu ground beef in your air fryer, simply follow these instructions:
- Follow steps 1-4 on the recipe card for making tofu crumbles in your oven.
- Once the tofu has been crumbled and seasoned, transfer it to your air fryer. Air fry it at 400 C (200 C) for 10-12 minutes, shaking the air fryer basket once at the half way point to turn the crumbles over.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 108kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 254mgPotassium: 84mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 1293IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg
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