How much tofu equals a pound of ground beef?

I am trying to make some meatless dishes such as chili, spaghetti, lasagna, etc....and I am having a hard time finding out how much tofu equals a pound of ground beef. Help! And any tips for cooking with tofu, as this will be my first try. Thanks!How much tofu equals a pound of ground beef?
I wouldn't use tofu- try TVP granules. Soak them in veggie broth, then use just as you would meat.How much tofu equals a pound of ground beef?
Since the tofu won't shrink when cooked like the beef would, I would use 3/4 of a pound or perhaps a little more. But you will have to compensate for the loss of flavor as tofu is not a flavor component like beef is so I would consider adding extra spices and herbs.



You don't really need tofu to make any of these dishes...they can all be made just with vegetables but of course, it is an option. In the case of the chili, for example, you can use muhrooms instead of meat or tofu (I do it all the time). The key is to saute your mushrooms down with a little olive oil separately to render out the water. This will give them a more meat like texture and intensify their earthy flavour. Just remember to get extra mushrooms because they cook down to half or less of their original volume.



I make vegetarian chili like this all the time and meat eaters can't tell the difference.
I'd use 1 pound of tofu for 1 pound of ground beef. Be sure to buy extra-firm tofu and freeze it before using. Freezing makes it even firmer. I always just throw it in the freezer when I get home from shopping.) It's thaws on the counter at room temp in a couple of hours - and cuts better if it's still half frozen.

When it's thawed, cut it into 1-inch cubes, lay the cubes out on a cookie sheet like this - except you'll have cubes instead. http://www.flickr.com/photos/maplebluegr鈥?/a>

Spray the 1'; cubes with canola oil and place in a 400 deg.F oven for 30-45 minutes. Then use them like cooked meat in your favourite recipe. Tofu has no flavour of it's own, so if you want it to taste like beef, be sure to use some beef boullion with it, or chicken, or fish, or whatever. It's delicious and very healthy. Good luck!
about a gazzillion pounds and it will still taste like crap. a pound of ground beef once in a while ain't gonna kill anybody. live it up.