This post may contain affiliate links. Protein per oz of beef batch makes about 3 pounds. This post began life as a simple idea for a great summer burger recipe.
But as I tested and tasted, I soon realized that what I was making had potential for more. Specifically, a versatile, vegan substitute for ground beef. How Can I Use this Plant-Based Ground Beef Recipe? My DIY vegan ground beef can be used in just about all of your favorite dishes that call for ground beef. Brown It Brown it in a skillet for use in casseroles, tacos, or spaghetti sauce.
And, of course, you can make some burgers! It adds tremendous umami flavor, as well as protein and B vitamins. Prepare the Lentils The lentils should be plumped and mostly, but not entirely, soft. They will still have some bite. Add the blotted beets to the processor and pulse all of the vegetables until you have a very finely chopped, uniform mixture, but not a puree.