Plant-Based Ground Beef Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How do you make plant-based ground beef taste better? ›

Add nutritional yeast: Use 1-2 tablespoons. This will add additional umami flavor that works well in Italian and Mexican cuisines. Add your favorite seasonings: Just like you would add to a regular ground beef, feel free to add additional seasonings depending on the recipe you're using this plant-based ground beef in.

The foundational elements in plant-based meat are a protein of some sort (like tofu, tempeh, or soy), plant oils (like sunflower or canola oil), and a vegan binding agent (like gluten, aquafaba, or beans.)

Plant-based meat cooked to medium-rare (125 degrees) is mushy and pasty. On the flip side, cooking plant-based meat until well done (160 degrees) yields meat with an unpleasantly bouncy, chewy texture. We found medium doneness (130 to 135 degrees) to be the sweet spot for tender, juicy meat.

Do not consume raw. Heat non-stick pan over medium-high heat, add Beyond Mince. Cook for 5-8 minutes, breaking up to desired crumble size and stirring frequently. If adding sauce, simmer for up to 30 minutes.

Soy protein concentrate and pea protein are common ingredients used to mimic the true taste and texture of real meat. Editor's note: Some plant-based meat options, notably Impossible Foods products, contain GMO soy.

As some plant-based meat and mock meat products are created to replicate animal meat, they may undergo more processing. This leads to a high content of saturated fat, sodium, and added sugar.

Heme is found in a protein called hemoglobin that is found in every living plant and animal, and is something we've been eating since the dawn of humanity. This ingredient not only makes Impossible Burgers taste like meat, but helps them stay juicy, moist, and slightly red at the center.

New research shows that although plant-based meat products are generally healthier than meat equivalents, they can be higher in sugar and are often lacking important nutrients found in real meat.

TIPS FOR VEGAN FRIED CHICK'N

I highly recommend a Deep Fry Thermometer to monitor the oil temp. Use a neutral tasting, high smoke point oil (Canola, Vegetable, Peanut etc.) Make sure to use UNSWEETENED plant milk. I like RIPPLE the best.

Like beef from cows, Impossible Burger can be overcooked. We recommend cooking it to medium and slightly browned.

What is the best way to cook plant-based burgers? ›

Heat 2 teaspoons oil in 12‑inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Using spatula, transfer 6 patties to skillet and cook until well browned on first side, about 3 minutes. Flip patties and continue to cook until browned on second side and meat registers 130 to 135 degrees, about 2 minutes.

It can be cooked on any surface and in any way ground beef is cooked including: sautee, stir fry, braise/sear, deep fry, bake, grill and simmer in broth. Impossible Beef is fully cooked when the internal temperature is 71°C / 160°F. Serve while hot and fresh for best results.

The quickest and easiest way to boost flavor in plant-based meat (meatless) dishes is to increase the amount and numbers of herbs and spices in the dish. If a favorite Beef Stew recipe calls for ½ tsp of dried marjoram, try making a meatless version with double that amount.

In my experience, both Impossible and Beyond cook up pretty similarly to ground beef, even if they don't taste exactly the same. Below are a few tips that may prove useful. Since Impossible and Beyond Burger is pre-seasoned, hold off using additional salt before cooking.

Dehydrins can be particularly useful for enhancing the juiciness and texture in the ground meat replicas. The texture of a meat dough also can be modified by adding cream of tartar to the preparation.

The quickest and easiest way to boost flavor in plant-based meat (meatless) dishes is to increase the amount and numbers of herbs and spices in the dish. If a favorite Beef Stew recipe calls for ½ tsp of dried marjoram, try making a meatless version with double that amount.

The magic lies in the seasoning – a simple yet potent mix of garlic, onion, cumin, and cayenne, creating some of the most tasty ground beef.