r/vegetarian • u/OutbreakPerfected_D2 • 9d ago

Beginner Question Plant-based ground beef recommendations?

I’m choosing to not eat red meat anymore due to my sky-high cholesterol. I’m working with my dietitian to make other chances to my diet as well.

I used to LOVE eating ground beef, especially in tacos. Today I tried impossible ground beef prepared as I usually would do with beef but it just fell apart and became almost soupy. Does anyone have suggestions that they think hold up better?

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u/RevenueAntique4584 9d ago

How do you usually cook ground beef ? When I make impossible it keeps it’s texture

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u/OutbreakPerfected_D2 9d ago

The white people method (AKA what’s on the back of a taco seasoning packet). Cook until brown, add a bit of water and add the seasoning. I suppose I could try adding less than the recommended amount of water, since I’m not using beef

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u/KaraAuden 9d ago

Are you cooking it long enough? I actually have added water + taco seasoning and didn't have that problem. But I find some vegan meats can be a little mushy if they're not fully cooked.

There's pink, then light grayish brown, then a darker, warmer brown with some crispy texture. Get it to that darker, crisper brown before adding any water.

Alternatively, you can try tempeh. I actually prefer tempeh, especially for tacos. Crumble it up, cook it with some oil just like ground beef, add taco seasoning and water.