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Vegan Ground Beef

This easy vegan ground "beef" recipe is delicious and packed with plant protein. Made with tempeh, lentils, and crumbled tofu.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Marinate Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 6 servings
Calories 211 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Base and Marinade

Cooking Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon pomegranate juice
  • 1 teaspoon gravy master
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar optional
  • Seasonings to taste garlic powder salt, black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Grate the tempeh using a box grater. Once it is all grated add into a pan with 2 cups (480ml) of water. Boil over medium high heat for 15 minutes. It is okay if there is still some water left.
  • In a large bowl combined the tempeh, drained and rinsed canned lentils, and crumble the tofu with your hands into small pieces. Mix together.
  • Add the pomegranate juice, soy sauce, gravy master, and nutritional yeast. Mix to coat everything. Set aside and marinate for at least 20 minutes. You can also marinate it for up to 8 hours in the fridge.
  • When you are ready to cook heat up 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat. After 2 to 3 minutes add in the onion and garlic and sauté.
  • Then, add in the vegan ground beef mixture. I like to add some extra things to it when I cook it, see the sauce ingredients. Let it cook for 15 minutes mixing it with spatula. If you feel it is burning you can lower the heat.
  • Taste it and add any salt, pepper, or seasonings to your preference.
  • Enjoy right away or store until ready to use.

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Notes

  • Nutrition facts are based on my gram measurements put into Cronometer. Yours may vary, they are to help you get an idea.
  • Please do not repost recipes without my permission. Sharing a direct link is always highly encouraged and appreciated.
  • For general FAQ please see the section above the recipe card titled "FAQ"
  • You can use pre-cooked lentils as well.
  • This recipe makes about 32 ounces/900g of vegan ground beef.

Nutrition

Serving: 150gCalories: 211kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 18gFat: 10gSodium: 432mgFiber: 5g
Keyword mockmeats, vegan ground beef, vegan meat
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