Tofu Meat (Ground Beef) Recipe
Transform tofu into meat (similar to ground beef) in under 15 minutes using a box grater! This lightning-fast recipe is protein-packed and versatile. (Includes option for Buddha bowl.)
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 198kcal
Ingredients
- 14 to 16 ounces super firm tofu or extra firm tofu
- Drizzle of oil or vegetable broth or water
- ¼ cup reduced sodium soy sauce or tamari
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil or sesame oil (optional)
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons minced ginger or ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground white pepper or black pepper
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch or arrowroot (optional)
- 1 tablespoon water to dissolve the cornstarch (optional)
- ½ cup chopped scallions
Optional for serving:
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 2 cup shelled edamame thawed
- 1 large cucumber chopped
- Chili crisp sauce or garlic chili oil to taste
- Toasted sesame seeds for garnish
- Nori seaweed sheets
Instructions
- Shred the tofu: Wrap the tofu in a dish rag or paper towels to dry. Gently press the excess water out with your hands. Place the grater on its side with the largest holes facing upwards. Slide the tofu back and forth to grate.
- Cook the tofu: Heat oil or vegetable broth in a large skillet. Tip the grater over the skillet to transfer the tofu to the pan. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until browned, stirring frequently.
- Make the sauce: Meanwhile, mix the tamari, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil (if using), hot sauce (if using), maple syrup, ginger, and white pepper in a small bowl.
- Combine: Add the sauce to the skillet. (For a thicker sauce, mix the cornstarch with the water until dissolved, and add it to the sauce.) Cook for about 5 minutes, or until thickened. Stir in the green onion.
- Optional for serving: Serve with cucumber and edamame tossed in chili crisp sauce or chili oil. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds. Wrap in nori sheets to eat.
Notes
- Nutrition facts are for Tofu Meat only.
- Tofu prep: If you do not have a grater, use your hands to break up the tofu into crumbles resembling the size of ground meat.
- For a thicker sauce, dissolve the cornstarch in the water, add it to the sauce, and cook the sauce until it starts to bubble.
Nutrition
Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 390mg | Potassium: 241mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 128IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 1mg
