Tofu Ground Beef Recipe

Ingredients

• 14 oz (400g) block extra firm tofu, pressed
• 4 tablespoon olive oil or another cooking oil of choice
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari if GF)
• 2 tablespoon nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Place a baking sheet in the oven and pre-heat the oven to 400ºF (200ºC).
2. Add the oil, smoked paprika, oregano, cumin, garlic powder, nutritional yeast, soy sauce, and black pepper to a bowl. Mix until it forms a paste.
3. Using your hands, crumble the tofu into medium-small pieces. Add the tofu crumbles to the bowl and mix until it’s well coated with the paste. It’s easier to use your hands.
4. When the oven has pre-heated, take the baking sheet out and carefully brush it with a thin layer of oil using a pastry brush. Add the tofu crumbles and spread them out evenly. Bake for 10 minutes.
5. After 10 minutes, stir the tofu and bake for 7-10 more minutes. This time, make sure to check on the tofu towards the end as baking time can vary. You know it’s ready when it’s crispy and golden brown.