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$39.49($0.94/ounce)
reg $41.99 Sale
5 out of 5 stars with 1 ratings
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This plant-based ground beef substitute is highly praised for its versatility and realistic texture, making it a popular choice for tacos, pasta, and other dishes. Many guests, including meat-eaters, find it hard to distinguish from real beef. However, some guests have noted a change in the recipe, which has affected the taste and texture for them.
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4.4 out of 5 stars with 1543 reviews
quality: 4.51 out of 5
taste: 4.31 out of 5
value: 4.49 out of 5
88% would recommend
81 recommendations
Be careful! At Target Brooklyn Midwood sells defrosted and re-frozen food
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Bring it at kings hwy - 15 days ago, Verified purchaser
Be careful! At Target Brooklyn Midwood sells defrosted and re-frozen food
Good Stuff
5 out of 5 stars
Anibor - 2 months ago
originally posted on gardein.com
I will use this as an occasional substitute for ground beef. It is nutritious and easy to use. And it tastes good combined with seasonings. Glad I tried it!
Not Good Ingredients
1 out of 5 stars
That's because I am Rosie - 2 months ago
originally posted on gardein.com
I like vegetable broth which is what this seems to be. To make it flavored, yeast extract was added which is unnecessary unless you want to give it flavor and there is none. Then sugar is added and canola oil which neither of these things do I want in my broth, vegetable or beef broth which there is nothing in this to make it taste like beef broth. I am going to stick with Pacific Brand. None finer.
Amazing!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
amanda13 - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
Love how high protein it is. Great to add to pasta dishes or burrito bowls.
AMAZING
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
p - 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
I wanted to try and make tacos so i got this… i won’t lie mid cooking i was pretty scared it was sloppy joe material and grossed me out. It genuinely taste like a normal taco i couldn’t believe it. I didn’t have high hopes because i’ve tried this brands meatballs and almost threw up. But this was amazing i had 3 tacos!
Sad about the change
3 out of 5 stars
MJ824 - 5 months ago
originally posted on gardein.com
Used to LOVE this and eat it mostly every day until you changed the recipe with a much higher fat content. Is there any way to buy the old one in bulk???
1 reply from Customer Care team - 5 months ago
Hi there. We appreciate your interest in our Gardein products. For more information regarding sales and distribution please contact DOT Foods at 1-800-366-3687 or www.dotfoods.com. Thanks again for contacting us.
Delicious and versatile
5 out of 5 stars
Ame63 - 5 months ago
originally posted on gardein.com
I use this for tacos and they are amazing! Love the texture! Tonight, it's Sloppy Joe's!
Yummy!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Ashley - 6 months ago, Verified purchaser
Tastes great. Can barely taste the difference from real beef
Unbelievable--and I'm a meat eater
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
C - 6 months ago
I'm trying to eat less meat, and this happened to be cheaper than buying a pound of ground beef. It's also healthier. I put it in a chili I made and I am not exaggerating when I say if someone gave this to me, I would not for a second think it was plant based meat. And it's much better than the ground beef I make for chili and sauces. But this is so incredibly delicious and easy that I will be absolutely be buying this over regular ground beef for recipes where it's in a marinara or sauce. Now if it's tacos, I'm not the one to ask yet. I assume it'd be delightful. 10/10
Great beef substitute
5 out of 5 stars
Sheila - 6 months ago
originally posted on gardein.com
I have used this product to make a "meat" lasagna & no one knew it wasn't beef. It was delicious & animal product free. I loved it.
Super good ground beef and healthy
5 out of 5 stars
chelseah376_169 - 7 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com

I wanted to try and healthier version of beef. I have tried it with tacos and with nachos. Highly recommended. It's easy to cook takes little time on the stove or in microwave. It has super simple easy packaging. Just open it and get as little or as much as you want heat it up add or even eat it the way.it is. Super good not needing anything extra.
Great
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Joe - 7 months ago, Verified purchaser
Great substitute for animal-based meat
Makes Great Shepherd's Pie
5 out of 5 stars
MomE59 - 9 months ago
originally posted on gardein.com
I regularly use Gardein Ground Be'f for recipes typically made with animal products because it tastes good and looks and has texture like ground beef, yet with so much less fat. My favorite recipe using it is Healthy Shepherd's Pie. Virtually no one who eats it, esp. when I use beef bouillon, notices any difference from one made with animal products, and they all love my shepherd's pie.
So good!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Jay - 9 months ago, Verified purchaser
I have been looking for TVP and found this at target. This stuff was so good used as “nacho meat”. I seasoned it up like you would ground Turkey and you couldn’t even tell it was meat free. Protein and fiber!? I look forward to trying it in chili!
Awesome love it
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Ken - 10 months ago
The way ground beef should be good and plant based the best option available
Amazing
5 out of 5 stars
Jaypeoce - 10 months ago
originally posted on gardein.com
I am newly plant-based and could not believe how amazing this is! It reminds me of ground turkey. I can’t even taste a difference & will be buying this brand regularly !!
Great!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Mother F - 11 months ago, Verified purchaser
Very pleased with this product!
Awesome product!
5 out of 5 stars
SABRINA - 11 months ago
originally posted on gardein.com
Very good! Texture is awesome. Not soft and unappealing. Perfect tacos and spaghetti!
I’ve been a fan of this brand but I can’t eat soy
3 out of 5 stars
TJRT - 11 months ago
originally posted on gardein.com
I love everything about this product, just wish it wasn’t soy. In fact I love all the products especially the crab cakes but I can no longer eat soy due to health reasons.
1 reply from Customer Care team - 11 months ago
Hi. Thanks for being a loyal fan all these years and for reaching out to us with your feedback. We're sorry you haven't been happy with our Gardein Plant Based Ground Be'f and we'll make sure your voice is heard! We understand your health concern and we'll make sure to pass your comments with our team. Thanks for being a fan. We hope your day is great!
Best plant-based meat substitutes
5 out of 5 stars
Bambina - 1 year ago
originally posted on gardein.com
I love Gardein products! I haven't tried one that I don't like. We use the beefless ground to vegan-ize any recipe that calls for ground beef and have never been disappointed. We have used it in tacos, bolognese, chili, enchiladas, spagetti & "meat"... you name it. This brand has been our go-to for years!