Tvp Crumbles

Directions

1. 1
   Bring water to boil in a saucepan.
2. 2
   Add bouillon, sugar, Liquid Smoke (opt), and 1 tsp oil.
3. 3
   Add TVP(R), and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
4. 4
   Turn off heat, and let stand 5 minutes.
5. 5
   Drain any excess liquid.
6. 6
   Heat 2 tsps oil in a frying pan. Add TVP(R), and saute` until lightly browned. Cool completely in fridge.
7. 7
   Pack into ziplock freezer bags, and freeze. Be sure to freeze them flat.
8. 8
   As soon as they are frozen, break the flat blocks into smaller pieces.
9. 9
   Keep them in the freezer, and take out as much or as little as needed.
10. 10
    Use crumbles in recipes in place of cooked, browned hamburger meat.