Vegan Ground Beef
This easy vegan ground beef is healthy, low calorie and loaded with protein! It's a perfect base for tacos, salads, sauces, bowls and burritos! Pile on the extra seasonings and go to town!
Ingredients
- 1 cup textured vegetable protein
- 1 cup vegan beef broth or Veggie Broth
- ½ onion diced
- 1 cup diced mushrooms
"Sauce"
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon tamari
- ½ tablespoon nutritional yeast
- ½ tablespoon miso (red or white)
- ½ teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Rehydrate the TVP - In a medium bowl, combine the textured vegetable protein and vegan beef broth. Stir well and let sit for about 5–10 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed and the TVP is softened.
- Make the sauce - In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the water, tomato paste, tamari, nutritional yeast, miso, liquid smoke, garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Cook the vegetables - Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and mushrooms with a splash of water or broth. Cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned.
- Brown the TVP - Add the rehydrated TVP to the skillet. Cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring frequently, allowing some of the moisture to cook off and the mixture to lightly brown.
- Add the sauce - Pour the sauce into the skillet and stir well to combine. Continue cooking for another 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has absorbed and the mixture becomes rich and “meaty.”
- Serve - Use anywhere you would normally use ground beef — tacos, pasta sauce, burger bowls, stuffed peppers, chili, or sloppy joes.
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