Best 4 Baked Tofu Steaks Recipes

BAKED TOFU STEAKS

Steps:

• Lay tofu cubes onto several layers of paper towel; top with more paper towel. Place something heavy onto the tofu to squeeze excess water from the tofu; let sit until the tofu is drained, 20 to 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
• Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Toast sesame seeds in hot skillet until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
• Mix soy sauce, ginger, and sesame seeds together in a large pan. Marinate tofu in the soy sauce mixture until it absorbs some of the sauce, about 12 minutes per side.
• Spread marinated tofu onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake tofu in preheated oven for 15 minutes, flip, and continue baking until firm and heated through, about 15 minutes more.

BAKED STEAK

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Pound steak to tenderize.
• Dredge both sides in flour, salt and pepper.
• In heavy oven proof skillet heat oil, add steak and brown on both sides, remove add stock, bring to boil, scraping bits off pan.
• Add Worcestershire sauce, more salt and pepper to taste; remove from heat.
• Layer half the onions in pan, add steak, layer rest of onions, broth, spoon some broth on top.
• Bake for 2 hours, covered, basting steak after 1 hour.
• Remove to cutting board and slice.
• Serve with the gravy.

MARINATED TOFU STEAK FOR ONE

Steps:

• Press tofu block gently to release as much water as possible. Rub grill seasoning all over the block of tofu. Put into a resealable plastic bag and freeze for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
• Remove from the freezer and thaw on the counter until soft enough to cut. Slice in half lengthwise. Return to the bag, drizzle with olive oil, and seal. Rub the outside of the bag to help coat the tofu steaks with oil and seasoning. Let rest for 15 minutes.
• Heat a griddle or an outdoor grill over medium heat. Add tofu steaks and cook until crispy, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn over and cook until the other side is crispy, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve hot.

CRISPY BAKED TOFU

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Blot tofu dry. Cut into 3/4-in. cubes. Place on a clean kitchen towel; cover with another towel. Place a cutting board on top; gently place a large cast iron skillet on top. Let stand 10 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a shallow dish, whisk together soy sauce, olive oil, sesame oil, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Place cornstarch in a separate shallow dish. Add tofu to soy mixture; turn to coat. Add tofu, a few pieces at a time, to the cornstarch; toss to coat. Place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake until cubes are golden brown and crispy, 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through. Garnish with green onions, if desired.