Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 12 of 13 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Beef | 100g cooked | 250 |
| Tofu | 100g firm | 76 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Wine | 2 tbsp cooking wine (30ml) | 25 |
| Soy Sauce | 1 tbsp (15ml) | 9 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Cumin | 1 tsp ground (2.1g) | 8 |
| Cinnamon | 1 tsp ground (2.6g) | 6 |
| Oregano | 1 tsp dried (1.8g) | 5 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Vinegar | 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled | 3 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Brandy | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups vegetarian ground beef (such as Yves Ground Round)
- 6 ounces firm tofu, mashed
- 2-3 tablespoons red wine vinegar (for Mexican-style)
- 2 tablespoons dry red wine or brandy (for Spanish-style) (optional)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornmeal
- Seasoning Mixture
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon pureed chipotle chiles in adobo or chili powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
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Directions
NEW ORLEANS CHAURICE (You can use this in place of Tasso, the Louisiana hot spicy pickled pork): Version#1: For Seasoning Mixture use, 4 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 Tablespoon EACH paprika, minced parsley, and chile powder, 1 teaspoon EACH thyme, salt, onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon powdered bay, 1/4 teaspoon allspice.
Add 1 teaspoon liquid smoke.
Make links.
Version#2: Omit vinegar (and wine).
For Seasoning Mixture use: 1 small onion, ground; 2 Tablespoons minced parsley; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 Tablespoon chile powder; 1 teaspoon liquid smoke; 1/2 teaspoon EACH salt, thyme, cayenne, red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon EACH black pepper, allspice and ground bayleaf PORTUGUESE CHOURIÇO: Use vinegar or vinegar and wine, as you wish.
For Seasoning Mixture use: 1 Tablespoon paprika; 1 teaspoon EACH onion powder, salt, and liquid smoke; 6 cloves crushed garlic; 1/2 teaspoon EACH ground cumin and marjoram; 1/4 teaspoon EACH cayenne, ground coriander, and black pepper.
PORTUGUESE LINGUISA: VERSION#1: Use cider vinegar instead of wine vinegar (and no wine).
For Seasoning mixture, use 2-3 Tablespoons minced jalapeño, 2-3 cloves crushed garlic, 1 Tablespoon paprika, 1 teaspoon EACH salt, liquid smoke, and ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; pinch EACH of cloves and allspice.
Version#2: Use red wine vinegar only.
For Seasoning Mixture, use 1 Tablespoon paprika, 1 teaspoon EACH liquid smoke, onion powder, salt, crushed garlic, black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon EACH oregano and marjoram; 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander.
GREEK LOUKANIKA: Omit vinegar and use 1/4 cup dry red wine in total.
Seasoning Mix#1: 1 Tablespoon paprika, 1 teaspoon EACH onion powder, salt, thyme, marjoram; 4 cloves garlic, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon EACH cinnamon, cloves, allspice, grated orange rind; 1/4 teaspoon powdered bayleaf.
Seasoning Mix#2: 1 small onion, minced and cooked in 1 Tablespoon olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 teaspoon EACH salt, and ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon EACH thyme, oregano and grated orange rind; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Mix everything together well with your hands.
Form into patties or"links".
Cook in a closed indoor grill for about 7 minutes, or in a covered nonstick skillet over medium heat (either one greased with a little olive or toasted sesame oil) for about 5 minutes per side.
Chill, then wrap well and refrigerate for up to one week, or freeze.
Use in Mexican and Spanish recipes “as is”, or brown in a little olive oil, if you wish.