Mapo Tofu Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Mapo Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon canola oil; 1/2 pound ground beef chuck (85 percent lean); 1/2 pound ground pork; Kosher salt; 2 tablespoons chile-bean sauce, preferably toban djan; 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce or tenmenjan (soybean paste); 1 tablespoon soy sauce; One 14-ounce package soft tofu, finely diced; 1 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch; 1/2 cup water; 3 scallions, finely chopped; White rice, for serving

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon canola oil
1/2 pound ground beef chuck (85 percent lean)
1/2 pound ground pork
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons chile-bean sauce, preferably toban djan
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce or tenmenjan (soybean paste)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
One 14-ounce package soft tofu, finely diced
1 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 cup water
3 scallions, finely chopped
White rice, for serving

1
Heat a large skillet until hot.
2
Add the oil, followed by the beef and pork.
3
Season with salt and cook over high heat, stirring and breaking up the meat, until crumbly and lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
4
Stir in the chile-bean sauce, hoisin and soy sauce and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
5
Gently fold in the tofu.
6
In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch into the water.
7
Add to the skillet and simmer until the sauce thickens, 2 minutes.
8
Stir in the scallions and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon canola oil, 1/2 pound ground beef chuck (85 percent lean), 1/2 pound ground pork, Kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Mapo Tofu falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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