Augason Farms Beef Flavored Vegetarian Meat Substitute 2 lbs 5 oz No. 10 Can

This was a repeat order for me. I had been unable to find it in my local store. Now my local store carries it. This is the most economical and best tasting beef replacement product I have found. I highly recommend you give it a try! My first recipe was my famous meatloaf. I made it with this and another batch with regular beef for comparison since I have family members that eat both. The meat eating group said the texture and taste was very similar. I took it to a church potluck where nearly everyone is vegetarian and I had several people ask what "veggie meat" I used and would I share my recipe with the church.

I have no idea why it is so salty, but perhaps it must be that way. My only suggestion other than also making cans half this size, would be to cut way back on the salt. I add a small portion of this in water and add a few pinches of the Augason Farms can green and red sweet peppers. After all the water has boiled away, I pour in a jar of spaghetti sauce. It really does make do well in spaghetti sauce. I have made barbecue sandwiches with it......I portion the amount to beef broth and after it is mostly finished cooking, I add chopped onion, pepper, and a tad of hot sauce. Finally I mix in plenty of Sweet Baby Ray's barbecue sauce. I place on toasted hamburger buns and top with a bit more of the barbecue sauce. The consistency is like a sloppy joe so we use a fork to eat it instead of trying to pick up the bun. The pepper and sauce helps cut down the salty taste. I ordered two cans and I will be ordering more. It's very handy to say the least but it really is way too salty.