Tofu Ground Beef Substitute (Vegan)

1-2 blocks firm (or extra-firm) organic tofu, drained and pressed

Spices to suit your recipe

1) Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line baking dish with parchment paper.

2) Crumble or grate the tofu into very small, ground-beef like pieces, and season to suit your recipe's flavors. 

For instance, if you're making Mexican, use:

chili powder

cumin

garlic powder

onion powder

paprika

sea salt

pepper

tomato sauce or paste

nutritional yeast

3) Stir very generously into the tofu crumbles until they're coated well. 

4) Bake on parchment paper at 400 degrees for 25 minutes. Lift parchment paper to "stir" and evenly disperse the crumbles over your pan, then cook for 20 minutes more, or to desired texture. 

5) Add to recipe, using as you would ground beef.

NOTE: Baking the tofu longer will lead to a crispier, more meat-like texture. If it isn't cooked to crispy, it can seem mushy once it is in your sauce or recipe.

This recipe is based very loosely on this original one, from plantyou.com