Tasty Mabo Tofu

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 (16 ounce) packages tofu
• 1 lb ground beef
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 garlic clove
• 3 large chili peppers, chopped fine (or use chili flakes)
• 1 green onion
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 4 tablespoons thai sweet chili sauce
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 4 tablespoons cornstarch, mixed with 1 cup of water
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil (optional)
• jasmine rice

Recipe

• 1 cut tofu into bite-sized squares. set aside. heat oil to medium-high, and fry garlic, chili peppers and green onion. add ground beef. when meat changes color, and is only slightly pink, lightly stir in tofu, soy sauce, sugar, thai sweet chili sauce and chili powder. cover with lid and cook 10 minutes. add sesame oil now, or sprinkle on lightly just before serving, if preferred. add cornstarch mixture. mix, continuing to cook for a few minutes, and stir as needed. serve over jasmine rice.