Comments on: Vegan Tofu & Beet Ground (vegan ground beef)

By: Sonya

Sonya — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 04:13:18 +0000

hello. would canned beets work too? it is all I have atm.
thanks

By: Joyce

Joyce — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 13:42:38 +0000

I tried this recipe for the first time this weekend. While it tasted good I would not get the broth to evaporate and the texture of the meat was soupy. I will try this again by adding less broth or by adding the broth at a gradual pace. Any suggestion or feedback you have will be appreciated.

By: Sam Turnbull

Sam Turnbull — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 13:50:05 +0000

In reply to Cynthia L Erbentraut. That would add color, but it won't do much for the taste and texture :)

By: Sam Turnbull

Sam Turnbull — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 13:19:56 +0000

In reply to Cris. There is no need to press the tofu first, I always include instructions when pressing the tofu is needed. :) Are you sure you are using extra-firm tofu? If you are using firm tofu for example, it would have a lot higher water content and would be more difficult to get crispy.

By: Cynthia L Erbentraut

Cynthia L Erbentraut — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 14:25:23 +0000

What do you think about adding organic beet powder? Would that work?

By: Cris

Cris — Sat, 30 Oct 2021 11:28:10 +0000

In reply to Sam Turnbull. Do you press the tofu first? I've tried doing my own on the but couldn't get it crisper no matter how long i cooked it and it seemed mushy to me

By: Sam Turnbull

Sam Turnbull — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 19:39:20 +0000

In reply to Malinda. Wonderful, so happy you enjoyed it Malinda! :)

By: Malinda

Malinda — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 18:59:46 +0000

This came out awesome I used it for my fav sloppy joe recipe . I did half tofu crumbles & half lentils . The only thing I did different was I used my air fryer because it’s 90+ outside & I didn’t want to heat up the house either way it worked great you just have to watch it a little closer because it takes less time . I knocked the temp down the last 10 min.

By: Sam Turnbull

Sam Turnbull — Sun, 21 Mar 2021 16:02:47 +0000

In reply to Char. When you leave a comment you can give the recipe a star rating :)

By: Char

Char — Sun, 14 Mar 2021 21:40:52 +0000

In reply to Di Ki. Where do I leave a "thumbs up" for your recipes? On YouTube, I can see the area. When I go to your site on the Internet, I don't see the area.

By: Sam Turnbull

Sam Turnbull — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:43:15 +0000

In reply to Di Ki. So happy you enjoyed! And yes, making 5 batches in one go will definitely affect cooking times and I imagine it would make it a bit runnier too, but yes you can just add less liquid or cook it down more. :)

By: Di Ki

Di Ki — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 16:31:37 +0000

Made a big batch last night and the flavor is fantastic. I kept nibbling every time I stirred it. It did take a little bit longer to cook, but perhaps because I made 5 batches in one go. It was also a little runnier than I thought it would be, but I either needed to cook down the tofu and beets more (or chop them smaller!) or add less liquid. Thank you so much for a great recipe!

By: Sam Turnbull

Sam Turnbull — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 14:52:31 +0000

In reply to Carly. Whoops! I forgot to add the metric. I've fixed it so you can make it now :)

By: Sam Turnbull

Sam Turnbull — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 14:15:17 +0000

In reply to Char. Hi Char, I include suggestions in the post. See the line I wrote just above the recipe. :)

By: Carly

Carly — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 01:40:09 +0000

I am so keen to try this, but need the metric conversion option please! I'm going to make it tonight and try to convert it myself. Wish me luck!

By: Char

Char — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 17:49:53 +0000

I haven't eaten meat for about 35 years. Could you please give a couple suggestions to use this vegan ground beef? I'm not a fan of tofu, but willing to try this recipe. I tried your cauliflower and corn flake dish. Out of this world! Fantastic.

By: Sam Turnbull

Sam Turnbull — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 21:52:23 +0000

In reply to AJ. Haha, amazing!!

By: AJ

AJ — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 01:35:46 +0000

I was very skeptical and I don’t love beets... OMG! This is delicious!

By: Sam Turnbull

Sam Turnbull — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 21:14:22 +0000

In reply to Carla. Haha, wonderful! So thrilled you loved it, Carla :)

By: Carla

Carla — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 09:58:03 +0000

Might I just say, I am truly amazed. It looks almost freakishly authentic. Absolutely delicious and very versatile. I think I will be enjoying it with pasta tomorrow. Thank you, Sam.

By: Sam Turnbull

Sam Turnbull — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 16:21:16 +0000

In reply to Colleen. Haha love it!! Yes, homemade is always better for so many reasons! Glad you enjoyed, Colleen :)

By: Sam Turnbull

Sam Turnbull — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 16:19:04 +0000

In reply to Larry. So happy you enjoyed Larry!

By: Sam Turnbull

Sam Turnbull — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 16:17:39 +0000

In reply to Melissa. Wonderful! I hope it turns out beautifully for you :)

By: Colleen

Colleen — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 17:02:17 +0000

Delicious! This is going to be part of our regular rotation. We already make your tofu crumbles often and now we have this versatile variation. This is so much better than any of the commercial vegan ground rounds that we have tried and, as an added bonus, we can pronounce all of the ingredients. Can't wait for your new cookbook to come out.

By: Larry

Larry — Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:48:59 +0000

This is the best home made vegan crumble recipe I 've found so far ( I've tried many). It freezes and reheats well. My only issue is it takes too long to roast the tofu and I want to eat it right away. I always tell my friends to check out your recipes ,they are well thought out and they encourage me to try new things. Looking forward to your new book in March.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 19:38:15 +0000

In reply to Sam Turnbull. Sam, I saw the seitan burgers but my digestion prefers tofu over wheat gluten. I’ll give this a go with some kind of binder and let you know! Sure looks tasty!

By: Sam Turnbull

Sam Turnbull — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 17:45:02 +0000

In reply to Melissa. You would have to add some sort of binder like a flax egg and bread crumbs but it should work. You can also try my seitan burgers which many say are better than Beyond Burgers!

By: Sam Turnbull

Sam Turnbull — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 17:44:00 +0000

In reply to Sara. Yes, arrowroot should work perfect. Enjoy!

By: Melissa

Melissa — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 01:05:17 +0000

Sam, is this skooshy enough to hold together in a patty or a meatloaf? I really miss burgers but the Beyond and Impossible ones are so full of fat!

By: Sara

Sara — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 23:16:37 +0000

Hi Sam, is arrowroot or tapioca ok? Instead of cornstarch? Thanks!

By: Sam Turnbull

Sam Turnbull — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 23:54:34 +0000

In reply to Kim Emons. Woohoo! SO happy you loved it, Kim :)

By: Sam Turnbull

Sam Turnbull — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 23:48:01 +0000

In reply to Val. Yes I would add it later in the recipe. With my chili recipe I add the tofu crumbles in the last 5 minutes. You might want to try that recipe too :)