Easy Tofu Ground Beef (2024)

• Extra-firm tofu or super-firm tofu works best for this recipe. You do not need to press the tofu. A quick squeeze will do.
• The cornstarch slurry is for a thicker sauce.
• Edamame, brown rice, and cucumber are optional add-ons for a satisfying dinner.

See recipe card for quantities.

Step 2. Place the grater on its side with the largest holes facing upwards and grate the tofu.

The shredded tofu should look like this. If some of it breaks into small pieces, crumble it using your hands.

Step 3. Heat the oil 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.Meanwhile, mix the tamari, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, hot sauce, maple syrup, ginger, and white pepper in a small bowl. Add the sauce to the pan. (For a thicker sauce, add the cornstarch dissolved in water.) Cook for about 5 minutes, or until thickened. Stir in the green onion.

For serving: Add rice, edamame, cucumbers, nori seaweed sheets, and chili oil as desired. This Mongolian-style tofu ground beef is also delicious with noodles, white rice, tortillas, and Bibimbap bowls.

Do I need to press the tofu before grating?

Pressing is not required, but the tofu grates more easily and breaks less if some of the excess moisture is removed. Dry the tofu with paper towel and gently squeeze the block with your hands to remove excess water.

What are the differences between shredded, crumbled, and cubed tofu?

Tofu crumbles and shreds absorb marinades and sauces more readily than cubed tofu, plus they cook quickly and require no pressing. Shredded tofu resembles the texture of pork, whereas cubed tofu is more chicken-like.

What should I serve with Easy Tofu Ground Beef?

1. Add marinara sauce and serve as a bolognese. 2. Serve with white rice or noodles. 3. Make a Bimimbap or grain bowl. 4. Make a Buddha bowl with marinated chopped cucumber, edamame, and nori sheets (recipe below). 5. Add it to a chili or soup for additional protein. 6. Sprinkle it over a vegetable stir-fry. 7. Use it in place of taco meat.

Tofu Ground Beef Recipe

Nisha Melvani

Transform tofu into ground beef with a box grater in less than 15 minutes! This lightning-fast, Asian-inspired recipe is easy, protein-packed, and very versatile. (Includes option for Buddha bowl.)

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 440mg | Potassium: 772mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 178IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 4mg

This information is provided as a courtesy and is an ESTIMATE only. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased can change the nutritional information in any given recipe.