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This vegan ground beef recipe creates a savory plant-based crumble that you can add in place of hamburger to your favorite recipes, like vegan lasagna soup, taco meat, and more. Ready in minutes, these savory plant-based veggie crumbles are perfect for your vegan meals!
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A lot of my favorite vegan dinners incorporate veggie crumbles. Some of my favorites include vegan Mexican lasagna, vegan baked ziti, and vegan tacos.
You can substitutes this vegetarian meat crumbles recipe in place of meat in just about any recipe that calls for it.
I realize not everyone has access to buy veggie crumbles in the stores, so I decided to create a recipe to make your own vegan ground beef substitute at home. Once you know how to make it, you can use it in all your favorite dishes, too!
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Key Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you’ll need for this recipe, including substitution ideas:
- Vegetable broth — I recommend combing water with Better than Bouillion Vegetarian Base because it uses less packaging and creates a high-quality broth every time.
- Tomato paste — You can use tomato paste or substitute ketchup.
- Soy sauce — You can use soy sauce,tamari (gluten-free soy sauce), or coconut amino acids.
- Worcestershire — We’ll be using somevegan Worcestershire sauce to add a meaty flavor to this plant-based crumbles.
- Spices — You’ll need garlic (you can use chopped raw garlic or garlic powder), dehydrated onions (or onion powder), and smoked paprika.
- TVP Granules — You can find textured vegetable protein in the health food section of grocery stores, health food stores, and online.
- Olive oil — We’ll add a little bit of oil to the skillet to help brown the veggie crumbles.
What Makes This Recipe Shine?
- EASY — These plant-based crumbles are ready in minutes!
- FLEXIBLE — Add veggie crumbles to any recipe that calls for hamburger, such as sloppy joes, chili, etc.
- FREEZER-FRIENDLY — It doesn’t take extra time to make a double batch and freeze half for later!
Frequently-Asked Questions
What is textured vegetable protein?
Textured Vegetable Protein, TVP, is created from soy that has had the oil removed. This defatted soy is produced in different formats such as chunks or granules. It’s high in fiber and protein, making it a perfect plant-based meat substitute for your vegan meals.
Can you freeze vegan ground beef?
You can freeze veggie beef crumbles for up to 2 months, making it a perfect part of your meal-prepping lifestyle.
Serving Suggestions
Use these vegan beef crumbles in your favorite plant-based dishes, such as these:
Vegan Philly Cheesesteak
40 mins total
Vegan Enchilada Casserole
30 mins total
Vegan Taco Salad
20 mins total
Vegan Baked Ziti
50 mins total
Storage Tips
Transfer to an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 7 days. It can be frozen for up to 2 months in a freezer-safe container or bags.
Vegan Beef Favorites
If you love these vegan beef crumbles, you might be surprised by the number of tasty vegan beef recipes you can try and enjoy! Here are some of our favorites:
Vegan Beef Stew
35 mins total
Vegan French Dip Sandwich
45 mins total
Vegan Chopped Cheese Sandwich
15 mins total
Vegan Beef Stroganoff
30 mins total
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Plant-Based Ground Beef
Make these homemade vegan ground beef crumbles and use them in your favorite dishes, such as vegan lasagna, and more. This is a freezer-friendly recipe, meaning you can make a double batch to have on-hand for meal prepping.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
Resting Time: 1 minute minute
Total Time: 16 minutes minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 125kcal
Author: Marly McMillen
Ingredients
Sauce
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon tamari
- 1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dehydrated onions
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Ground Veggie Mix
- 1 cup textured vegetable protein
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
For the Sauce:
Microwave: Pour vegetable broth into a heat-proof bowl. Heat in the microwave 1 to 2 minutes until very hot. Use pot holders to remove it from the microwave.
Saucepan: Pour vegetable broth into a small saucepan. Place over medium heat and cook until very hot (simmering). Remove from heat.
Add tamari, vegan Worcestershire, and tomato sauce. Stir until combined.
Stir in spices.
For the Ground Veggie Mix:
Add the TVP.
Stir to combine. Set aside for 5 minutes.
Add oil to a skillet over medium heat. Cook until it's shimmering, around 2 minutes.
Add the ground veggie mix and spread it across the pan. Let it sit and cook for about 5 minutes, then use a spatula to stir occasionally until cooked through.
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Notes
You can add 1 to 2 cups of cooked lentils to add fiber and flavor.
Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 772mg | Potassium: 94mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 309IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 3mg
The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator and should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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