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Ground Turkey
10.01 lb : 1 lb
Leaner, milder; works in tacos, meatballs, sauces
10.0
dairy-free ground beef
substitute.
11 dairy-free substitutes for ground beef — top pick Ground Turkey at 100% function match.
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02
Ground Pork
10.01 lb : 1 lb
Fattier and richer; browns well for burgers and meatloaf, slightly different flavor
10.0
03
Venison
10.01 lb : 1 lb
Lean ground beef for burgers/stew
10.0
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04
Lamb
10.01 lb : 1 lb
Less gamey, works in most recipes
10.0
05
Pork
10.01 lb : 1 lb
Heartier, for stews and braises
10.0
06
Ground Chicken
10.01 lb : 1 lb
Leaner, add olive oil for moisture
10.0
07
Lentils
3.31 cup : 1 cup
Cooked lentils; plant-based, hearty texture
3.3
08
Tofu
3.31 lb : 1 lb
Crumble firm tofu; press well, season generously
3.3
09
Mushrooms
3.31 lb : 1 lb
Finely chop and saute; meaty umami flavor
3.3
10
Black Beans
3.31 1/2 cup : 1 cup
Mash partially for burger patties or taco filling
3.3
11
Tempeh
3.31 cup : 1 cup
Crumble and brown with taco or bolognese spices
3.3
pitfalls to avoid
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Ground Turkey: Leaner — add breadcrumbs or egg to keep it moist
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Ground Turkey: Drier and leaner; add 1 tbsp oil per pound
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Ground Turkey: Milder taste — increase seasoning
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Ground Pork: Slightly sweeter pork flavor in the finished dish
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Lamb: Gamey lamb flavor may dominate mild recipes
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Ground Chicken: Leaner — add breadcrumbs or egg to keep it moist
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Ground Chicken: Milder poultry taste; season more aggressively
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Ground Chicken: Leaner and drier without added fat
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Lentils: Soft lentils won't hold a patty shape without binder
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Lentils: No rendered fat — add oil for browning
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Tofu: May crumble — add extra binder to hold shape
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Tofu: Press tofu well or it will steam instead of sear
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Tofu: Soft and watery — press firm tofu at least 20 min
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Tofu: Won't brown or crisp like beef without extra oil
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Mushrooms: Soft and wet — press out moisture before cooking
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Mushrooms: Cannot form a cohesive patty without binder
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Black Beans: Mashed beans lack the granular chew of ground meat
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Black Beans: Won't brown or render fat like beef
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Tempeh: May crumble — add extra binder to hold shape
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Tempeh: Crumbly fermented soy; chewier than ground meat