High Protein Egg Tofu with Minced Beef Gravy
This Egg Tofu with Minced Beef is a quick, high-protein comfort meal with silky tofu, tender eggs, and savory beef gravy—all ready in just 15 minutes.
When I need a healthy, satisfying meal after a long workday, this Egg Tofu with Minced Beef Gravy is one of my go-to recipes. It’s packed with over 140 grams of protein, comes together in just 15 minutes, and tastes like the ultimate comfort food served over a bowl of warm rice.
If you’re looking for more easy high protein meals, check out my High Protein Mapo Tofu Recipe, High Protein Chicken Lettuce Wraps, and Chinese Steamed Eggs with Minced Pork.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
As a new mom balancing work and family, I’ve learned that dinner needs to be quick, nutritious, and filling. I don’t always have time to cook elaborate meals, so recipes like this have become staples in my kitchen. With lean ground meat, eggs, and silky tofu, this one-pan meal delivers over 140 grams of protein in the entire recipe, making it perfect for meal prep, post-workout dinners, or busy weeknights. Best of all, it only takes less than 15 minutes from start to finish. I was able to make this while my baby is napping.
What Is Egg Tofu with Beef Gravy?
This dish combines three simple ingredients that pair beautifully together: silken tofu, softly steamed eggs, and a savory minced beef gravy. The tofu becomes warm and delicate, the eggs cook into a silky custard-like layer, and everything is topped with a rich garlic ginger beef gravy that brings tons of umami flavor. It’s a comforting Asian-style home-cooked dish that’s simple enough for weeknights but satisfying enough to be on your weekly dinner rotation.
Ingredients:
- Silken Tofu: it’s best to use silken tofu for the delicate texture. You can also use soft or medium tofu.
- Eggs
- Neutral Oil
- Ground Meat: I used ground beef in this recipe. You can also use ground chicken, pork, or turkey.
- Garlic and Ginger: adds flavor and aroma to the meat.
- Soy Sauce: I used both light soy sauce and dark soy sauce.
- Oyster Sauce
- Sugar
- Cornstarch
- Green Onions, for garnish
- Chili Oil (optional): check out my homemade Chili Oil Recipe!
Substitutions & Variations
- Protein: you can use ground beef, chicken, turkey, or lamb.
- Tofu: Silken tofu, soft, and medium tofu all work for this recipe.
- Garnish & toppings: scallions, cilantro, chopped chilies, chili oil, sriracha.
- Lower Carb: skip the rice and served by itself, or with vegetables.
Storage & Heating
To Store: leftovers egg tofu and minced beef gravy can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
To Reheat: Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop over low heat until warm.
Top Tips for Success
Use Silken Tofu: It is best to use silken tofu in this recipe because silken tofu creates the soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture that makes this dish so comforting.
Don’t Overcook the Eggs: The eggs should be just set. Overcooking will make them rubbery instead of silky and delicate.
Brown the Beef: Allow the ground beef to develop some caramelization before adding the sauces. This adds a deeper, richer flavor to the gravy.
Thicken the Gravy at the End: Add the cornstarch slurry only after the seasonings have simmered together. This creates a glossy, restaurant-style gravy that coats every bite.
High Protein Egg Tofu with Minced Beef Gravy
Ingredients
- 1 silken tofu, (16 oz)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 lb ground beef, or you can use ground chicken, turkey, or lamb
- 4-5 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 2 tsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- neutral oil
Cornstarch Slurry
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp water
Garnish
- Green onion, chopped
- Chili oil, optional
Instructions
Make Beef Gravy
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of oil. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, then sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef and break it apart with a spatula. Cook for 5–6 minutes until browned and fully cooked,
- Stir in the light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Mix well until the beef is evenly coated.
- Pour in the cornstarch slurry (1 tsp cornstarch mix with 2 tsp water) and stir continuously for 1–2 minutes until the gravy thickens into a glossy sauce. Add more cornstarch slurry if needed. Remove from heat and set aside.
Steam Egg Tofu
- Heat a large nonstick pan or shallow pot over medium-low heat and add 1 tsp of neutral oil. Carefully place the silken tofu into the center of the pan. Optional: use a spatula to divide the tofu into 5 equal parts.
- Slowly pour the beaten eggs evenly around and over the tofu.
- Spoon the beef gravy over the top, covering the tofu evenly.
- Cover with a lid and cook for 2–3 minutes, or until the eggs are just set while remaining soft and silky.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and drizzle chili oil on top. Serve immediately by itself or over a bowl of steamed rice.
