Making Ground Beef from Carrots and it's GOOOD

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  • Making Ground Beef from Carrots AND its GOOOD! Why does carrot hot dogs get all the love when there are other perfectly good uses for the orange vegetable stick! haha Lets ground it up, give it some flavor and turn these carrots into TACO meat!! WHAT
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  • @MsStack42
    @MsStack42 3 роки тому +1346

    I LOVE how your video JUST STARTS ! No ten minutes of annoying waffle like most !

  • @d.k.2272
    @d.k.2272 3 роки тому +624

    Keep the taste tests. Because they seem honest and genuine. I really like when you get ideas on how to make it better while tasting it. Your wife’s honesty is refreshing. Keep doing what you do. Your ideas seem to mirror many of my own. Helps my creative process. So thank you.

    • @marcya4428
      @marcya4428 3 роки тому +8

      Agreed!

    • @TheCinderfang
      @TheCinderfang 3 роки тому +18

      It really is big to have it tasted and actual feedback on how it could be improved

    • @thatotherdebra1834
      @thatotherdebra1834 3 роки тому +6

      Agreed!

    • @alicemorita8240
      @alicemorita8240 3 роки тому +5

      Was about to write a comment, but I read yours and couldn't express it better!

    • @destineydevereux4722
      @destineydevereux4722 3 роки тому

      Could I microwave the carrots instead??

  • @DevinJuularValentine
    @DevinJuularValentine 3 роки тому +175

    I like the taste tests - it helps judge what the outcome is. I think you're both good at explaining the dish in relation to meat or non vegan products

    • @SauceStache
      @SauceStache  3 роки тому +22

      Thank you!!! You are helping me keep them going!!

    • @iaw7406
      @iaw7406 3 роки тому +7

      @@SauceStache definitely keep them.

    • @mumuamini-golling2917
      @mumuamini-golling2917 3 роки тому +1

      @@SauceStache Yeah I like the taste test too ;0

  • @turnwrite
    @turnwrite 2 роки тому +12

    For the seasoning blend (since he runs through it so fast haha):
    1 tsp onion powder
    1 tsp garlic powder
    2 tsp cumin
    1 tsp paprika
    1 tsp chili powder
    1/4 teaspoon cayenne
    1/2 tsp cocoa powder
    1 tsp beef broth mix
    1 tsp flour
    1/4 tsp xanthan gum
    Great recipe, thanks!!

  • @Lucia-Sosa
    @Lucia-Sosa 3 роки тому +308

    The no intro style was an instant subscribe for me, thank you!!

    • @quanitaatkinson834
      @quanitaatkinson834 3 роки тому +9

      My thoughts EXACTLY!!!!!😍

    • @rekall76
      @rekall76 3 роки тому +6

      TRUE, if i never hear "let's get started" ever again, it'll be too soon (but it's fine for the o.g.'s like Great Scott!)

    • @warpaint329
      @warpaint329 3 роки тому

      Same here!

    • @kaymgee08
      @kaymgee08 3 роки тому +2

      No 'music' would be even better.

    • @irishrundstefansdottir3000
      @irishrundstefansdottir3000 3 роки тому +10

      It was kinda like you were late to your favorite class and just arrived at the perfect time for the demonstration 😆

  • @ashleystone7939
    @ashleystone7939 3 роки тому +221

    I love that you give credit to these other vegan channels when you use their technique! Nikki is a smaller channel so that's amazing you shouted her out!

    • @monicakeenon8943
      @monicakeenon8943 3 роки тому +4

      Great job! Integrity!

    • @BrotherSkodidi
      @BrotherSkodidi 3 роки тому +3

      I literally said, "and that earns a subscribe from me." and subscribed right after he cut back from telling us where he got the idea.

  • @onlyghosts7152
    @onlyghosts7152 3 роки тому +1621

    “Felt like being lazy today”
    Makes ground beef out of carrots and homemade vegan sour cream

    • @teridmills
      @teridmills 3 роки тому +32

      Right 😂😂😂😂

    • @veganking9325
      @veganking9325 3 роки тому +20

      Same thought XD he's awesome

    • @Minnie11chula
      @Minnie11chula 3 роки тому +9

      😂😁😆

    • @jayyyzeee6409
      @jayyyzeee6409 3 роки тому +36

      After doing what he did, I'd have to take a nap.

    • @eugenetswong
      @eugenetswong 3 роки тому +49

      Not everybody has time for a 10 course meal, so sometimes you just have to make do with 7 courses, and make them from scratch. :D

  • @maboelnreads
    @maboelnreads 2 роки тому +21

    Just made this ‘mince’. I had to hand chop the carrot (painful!!) because my food processor was out of action, meaning the texture wasn’t exactly right, but nevertheless, it was absolutely delicious! Carrot ‘mince’ is now going on the permanent rotation, and I love the fact it only cost me about 20p! Inflation busting at its best! Thank you for this genius recipe!

  • @basilechatelain965
    @basilechatelain965 3 роки тому +62

    so cool that you reward other creators when you take ideas from them, no wonder you are one of the kindest down to earth creator on youtube, keep it up, much love

  • @JTMusicbox
    @JTMusicbox 3 роки тому +148

    What?!? Something like carrot hotdog I’ve seen everywhere, but carrot taco “meat?!? This is awesome!

    • @SauceStache
      @SauceStache  3 роки тому +25

      Its SOOO GOOD!!! I really hope some local vegan spots start using this on their menus!!

    • @whatkaisaid
      @whatkaisaid 3 роки тому +9

      Carrot dogs are amazing, so going to try this. Also ty for the toffuti tip. My local grocery store is always out of it. Glad to have a substitute

    • @florentinaguggenheimer6557
      @florentinaguggenheimer6557 3 роки тому +9

      Speaking of hot dogs, I made the most amazing carrot corn dogs. I boiled some carrots, pricked them lightly with a fork all over, and marinated them for 3 whole days. Marinade was coconut aminos, soy sauce, Worcestershire, liquid smoke, maple syrup, olive oil, garlic and onion powder, mustard powder, smoked paprika, turmeric, salt, pepper. My batter was homemade using gluten free Bob's red mill baking flour with the blue label and also Bob's cornmeal. We dipped them in homemade garlic aioli. They were AMAZING!!!!!👌

    • @janie3117
      @janie3117 3 роки тому +2

      @@florentinaguggenheimer6557 thank you for sharing!!!

  • @eggs4bones
    @eggs4bones 3 роки тому +106

    my sister is vegetarian and i always cook recipes from this channel for her! theyre lifesavers, being a vegetarian can get so expensive and the food is actually tasty

    • @SauceStache
      @SauceStache  3 роки тому +12

      Wow! Thank you! That made my day!

    • @dbag96
      @dbag96 3 роки тому +11

      @Clay Lloyd yeah I can’t figure it out either. It’s definitely cheaper

    • @carinecampier
      @carinecampier 3 роки тому +11

      @Beth Greene if you focus on exotic fruit it is expensive, but it is extreeeeeeeeeemely cheap if you buy local and in season. Vegan doesn’t mean unreasonable, and it certainly does not mean expensive. I was plant based when I was a student, simply because I was too broke to afford cheese, meat and seafood. Those are expensive!

    • @laramarcal87
      @laramarcal87 3 роки тому +6

      @Beth Greene unless you’re a frutarian this comment makes no sense. Also, bananas, apples and oranges are mad cheap, and I only buy organic. Unless you’re making those insane Instagram fruit bowls your fruit purchase doesn’t have to be high.

    • @THEHORSELOVER235
      @THEHORSELOVER235 3 роки тому +1

      @Clay Lloyd exactly why places like Starbucks shouldn't be charging and arm n a leg for a plant based drink

  • @apokalypthoapokalypsys9573
    @apokalypthoapokalypsys9573 10 місяців тому +3

    Forget the carrots - I respect you just for the fact that you started the recipe IMMEDIATELY at the start of the video, instead of intros, greetings, explaining what carrots are, etc.

    • @SauceStache
      @SauceStache  10 місяців тому +1

      Hahaha 😂 the over explaining what carrots are got me 😂 I do my best to just start but sometimes I do get caught up in the intro

  • @mm-rj3vo
    @mm-rj3vo 3 роки тому +32

    I LOVE the taste test section. PLEASE keep them in. Your partner's review was very candid and frankly makes me want to try the recipe even more, making me more likely to REWATCH the video, increasing your overall watchtime.

  • @markus_barkus
    @markus_barkus 3 роки тому +52

    Taste tests are the best thing you have added to your videos. We like to know how good the food is and whether to attempt them ourselves :) Definitely keep them!

  • @sojunx
    @sojunx 3 роки тому +180

    Taste test is essential.

    • @SauceStache
      @SauceStache  3 роки тому +13

      YES! Thank you!

    • @vikingstorm32
      @vikingstorm32 Рік тому

      Vegan sounds good until your life revolves around supplements and research. Our diet should be 90% ruminant animals. Then we forage for fruit, honey, vegitables, herbs..seasonally. fake food is not the key to a healthy future

  • @Ounouh
    @Ounouh Рік тому +4

    I made carrots out of ground beef and it was FREAKING DELICIOUS. Forget all these veggies trying to be meat. Meat pretending to be veggies is the new hype!

    • @SauceStache
      @SauceStache  Рік тому +3

      Good for you!! It must be freaking incredible to be so stupid!

    • @LambHasaLittle_Marie.
      @LambHasaLittle_Marie. 9 місяців тому +1

      I'm sorry but Sauce Stache's reply was such a turn off for me. Someone made a joke and he gave right into that " offended vegan " stereotype. Come on man , chill tf out.

    • @LiveTUNA
      @LiveTUNA 6 місяців тому

      ​@@SauceStachedefinitely unsubribed. Bro that was unnecessary and uncalled for.

  • @maxruehl
    @maxruehl 3 роки тому +126

    Well, to be honest, Taco Bell "meat" seems of questionable origin anyway.😜

    • @mrs.berniemadoff3324
      @mrs.berniemadoff3324 3 роки тому

      i love taco bell supreme taco...yummy😁😋😛😜😝😬

    • @STOICDevelopmentcenterofEARTH
      @STOICDevelopmentcenterofEARTH 3 роки тому +3

      Carrots Is not beef... just call it carrot puree

    • @Givemeliberty30
      @Givemeliberty30 3 роки тому

      Ground carrots are still ground carrots. I get what he's trying to do, but it lacks the nutritional value of meat.

    • @ShesMrsSunshine
      @ShesMrsSunshine 3 роки тому +1

      I’m with you on the Taco Brll Meat

    • @XiseTK
      @XiseTK 3 роки тому +2

      @Fractal Chaos delicious savory meat taste for one

  • @kunaikai
    @kunaikai 3 роки тому +122

    I love for the taste test part of the video. Monica doesn’t hold back

  • @moocapiean
    @moocapiean 3 роки тому +10

    Recipes:
    Taco Meat:
    Ingredients
    - 1.5 pound carrots
    - olive oil
    - 1 tsp soy sauce
    - 1 clove garlic, smashed
    - 1/4 yellow onion, peeled and roughly chopped
    - cilantro
    - 1-2 heaping teaspoons marmite
    - water
    Taco seasoning:
    - 1 tsp onion powder
    - 1 tsp garlic powder
    - 2 tsp cumin
    - 1 tsp paprika
    - 1 tsp chili powder
    - 1/4 tsp cayenne powder
    - 1/2 tsp cocoa powder
    - 1 tsp vegan beef broth powder
    - 1/2 tsp sugar
    - 1 tsp flour
    - 1/4 tsp xanthan gum (optional)
    Instructions
    1. Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.
    2. Chop tops off carrots and wash.
    3. Chop carrots into approx. finger length.
    4. Toss carrots in a little olive oil and soy sauce.
    5. Put carrots on baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes.
    6. Add all taco seasoning in a bowl and mix to combine
    7. Smash garlic clove
    8. When carrots are done, take out of oven and run under cold water to stop cooking so they're still mostly firm.
    9. Separate the firmer carrot pieces from the softer carrot pieces.
    10. Put the firmer carrot pieces, and some of the onion, garlic, and cilantro in food processor and pulse until fine chunks. Remove from food processor and put in a bowl
    11. Put the softer carrot pieces, and remaining onion, garlic, and cilantro in food processor and pulse into a paste. Remove from food processor and add to the other carrots.
    12. Add marmite to carrots and mix to combine.
    13. Add olive oil to skillet and heat to medium, medium-high.
    14. Add carrots and sautee for about a minute.
    15. Add all taco seasoning and mix to combine.
    16. Add water, 1 tbsp at a time, until the carrots start to thicken up. Stir to combine, possibly adding more water to thin it out.
    17. Remove from heat and prepare tacos.
    Vegan Sour Cream:
    Ingredients:
    - 1 silken tofu
    - lime juice
    - 1/4 tsp lactic acid (optional)
    - 1/4 tsp xanthan gum
    - 1 pinch salt
    Instructions
    1. Add tofu to a bowl and use a whisk to break it up.
    2. Add lime juice and lactic acid. Stir to combine.
    3. Add xanthan gum and whisk very quickly.
    4. Add salt and whisk to combine

    • @auberjean6873
      @auberjean6873 3 роки тому +1

      moocapiean thank you for however many times you watched this to write the ingredients and step by step instructions. If I may do the same for you, for a recipe, let me know! Even if you copied & pasted this from somewhere, I'm still thankful.

    • @moocapiean
      @moocapiean 3 роки тому +1

      @@auberjean6873 Thanks :). Glad to know you benefited! I usually only watch them twice, once for enjoyment and the second time to write the recipe (with LOTS of pausing).

  • @justinwooten9998
    @justinwooten9998 3 роки тому +90

    Made this today, with a few less ingredients. Still came out absolutely amazing. Looks and tastes almost just like ground beef with taco seasoning.

    • @OctoBox
      @OctoBox 3 роки тому +7

      almost....sort of...if you side-eye the ground carrot....hopping helps...hop up and down while squinting and THEN it tastes...sort of like almost-meat.

    • @justinwooten9998
      @justinwooten9998 3 роки тому +20

      @@OctoBox Don't be fooled by the antics of this person; this recipe is such a good meat replacement, I even used it even a spaghetti sauce and it is virtually indistinguishable from real meat there as well. In any recipe you need a vegan replacement for loose hamburger meat, Marmite+carrots is more than able to replace the texture and taste of meat, to such an extent it would completely fool most people. Vegemite works too, as I'm sure any other brand of yeast extract would (Tesco, Essentials, Meridian, etc).

    • @justinwooten9998
      @justinwooten9998 3 роки тому +2

      @@cathiz3387 Yeah, I just added it at the end.

    • @mrs.berniemadoff3324
      @mrs.berniemadoff3324 2 роки тому +5

      @@OctoBox -Wwaaaaaaaaaaaahahahahhahhaha, "hopping helps" hop up and down while squinting"....roflmao.....lol......

  • @efhawkins19
    @efhawkins19 3 роки тому +199

    I’ll try using carrots for spaghetti. Ground beef prices have gone up, so I’ve started looking at other foods to enjoy meals I love.

    • @susanjoseph236
      @susanjoseph236 3 роки тому +7

      Yes I've done it with chili.too..great flavor

    • @SomeBuddy777
      @SomeBuddy777 3 роки тому +6

      We all have to. I remember the days of gasoline for 27¢ a gal, and a pound of ground beef for 79¢. Oh wait, that was like a min ago 😂 LOL

    • @kathiegemmell7319
      @kathiegemmell7319 3 роки тому +7

      I've always put carrots in my spaghetti sauce after having it at Barnaby's Restaurant in Madison WI in the 70's. Love the idea of carrots in tacos!

    • @cristinacamelia984
      @cristinacamelia984 3 роки тому +7

      I usually make patties for Spaghetti out of soy and it has twice as much protein than the meat, it preserves very well and it's just 50 cents lol
      I've also found a bio mix for meats without sodium monoglutamate and other chemical stuff and it's de-licious 😋😋❤️❤️🙏
      I only consume eggs from my grandparents and, to bind the composition, I add two eggs and corn starch and wait for 15 minutes. If I don't have corn starch, I use breadcrumbs and some semolina.
      To make a sauce: I blend a roasted tomato, some salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, grinded oregano or basil or both and a little bit of oil and I heat the sauce in a pan to get rid of the excess water in the tomato and it's... mmmmmmmhh... Mmmh!

    • @susanjoseph236
      @susanjoseph236 3 роки тому

      @@cristinacamelia984 sounds great!

  • @nancydisney1274
    @nancydisney1274 3 роки тому +28

    Oy veh! Where has this guy been all my life. He is giving us so much good information AND not wasting our time taking an hour to say it. I DO appreciate his expertise. Very smart. :)

  • @benf6822
    @benf6822 3 роки тому +59

    You called it, I wouldn't have guess ground "beef"
    And I like when you both taste test. It's nice to see the discussion of textures and flavours with a second party

    • @SauceStache
      @SauceStache  3 роки тому +9

      hahahah I was so excited about this one!

    • @benf6822
      @benf6822 3 роки тому +7

      @@SauceStache had to edit my comment, forgot to bring up the testing because you're right, it's absolutely important. Definitely gonna be giving this one a go, I always have carrots on hand and who doesn't love a taco

  • @BlessedOne-jp1cy
    @BlessedOne-jp1cy 3 роки тому +14

    I am a new Flex-atarian (a person going mostly vegetarian with vegan tendencies but eats salmon once a month lol don’t judge me because it’s working for me)
    Love your videos!
    Extremely helpful

    • @Marianna2877
      @Marianna2877 3 роки тому +2

      Take it slow. I was 70% vegan growing up, had anemia and the Dr want me to have some chicken liver and fish.
      I ate animal products once a while when my body crave for it, but my stomach cants really digest too much of protein.

    • @BlessedOne-jp1cy
      @BlessedOne-jp1cy 3 роки тому +1

      @@Marianna2877 ty!

  • @edyann
    @edyann 3 роки тому +74

    Now THIS meat I DO like for my tacos. 😋
    Mexican approved. 😊

  • @iWriteWithPride
    @iWriteWithPride 3 роки тому +108

    I'm a simple man: I see carrots, I click.

    • @SauceStache
      @SauceStache  3 роки тому +15

      hahahah YES!! Im loving carrots now... Im going to keep figuring out ways to use them!

    • @iWriteWithPride
      @iWriteWithPride 3 роки тому +7

      @@SauceStache That's exciting! I can't wait to see what you do! Also: I made it to the taste test!

  • @kenyaklarity007
    @kenyaklarity007 3 роки тому +46

    I just made this and I can't believe what I have been missing all these years with boca meat. The carrots are perfect!

  • @april6422
    @april6422 3 роки тому +4

    My teenage son put this on my watch list as a joke but the joke was on him, cuz! I made it and we all enjoyed it. I left out some of the ingredients I didn't have but it was good, I mean going back for seconds good!! Even made quesadillas with the leftovers 😋!!! Thanks for sharing.

  • @Adriarcher
    @Adriarcher 3 роки тому +55

    Taste test is great, even more so when it's honest, like in the Gordon Ramsey's eggplant "steak". I liked how you didnt hold back saying it sucked, it makes it more believable when you say something is actually good or delicious.

  • @Kitty-Cat
    @Kitty-Cat 3 роки тому +19

    Are you kidding, the taste tests are the most important part! I especially love when your wife is there to give her opinion cause she's always honest.

  • @pamdoherty723
    @pamdoherty723 3 роки тому +25

    I started making carrot hot dogs a few months ago and my husband's hooked -- he tells everyone how great they are!

  • @jeffwolfe532
    @jeffwolfe532 2 роки тому +32

    I didn’t have any cauliflower, but I combined your carrot and walnut ground beef recipes for tacos at lunch. It worked well!

  • @MrsMaria82
    @MrsMaria82 3 роки тому +16

    I really like the longer taste tests like in this video. They're homey & help the pace, as sometimes the recipe portion can be a bit speedy. I grew up on cooking shows too, & I think I anticipate watching people eat the food in a video, so it feels like something is missing without it.

  • @robburnside6636
    @robburnside6636 3 роки тому +125

    I made this for my wife and stepson tonight and we all thought the recipe was excellent. Enjoyed you sharing the taste test. This recipe is now in ‘the folder’.

    • @minju3492
      @minju3492 3 роки тому +4

      Are you guys veganbor vegetarian? I want to make this too but I am not either of those and don't know how it will taste since I'm used to gro I nd beef

    • @maryluztatiana7932
      @maryluztatiana7932 3 роки тому +2

      This is so nice to hear

    • @kateshiningdeer3334
      @kateshiningdeer3334 3 роки тому +4

      Glad I'm not the only person who calls it "the folder" - and has it in an actual folder! LOL :-) We actually have two folders - the "untested" and the "good" folder :-)

    • @robburnside6636
      @robburnside6636 3 роки тому +2

      @@minju3492 My wife is strictly vegan. I do eat fish occasionally.

    • @cbailey3086
      @cbailey3086 2 роки тому +4

      @@minju3492 follow this recipe exactly and it tastes just like Taco Bell me and my wife was thoroughly amazed it was so good.. also the carrots taste just like ground beef no one would be able to tell the difference

  • @sephirothjc
    @sephirothjc 3 роки тому +20

    I like this taste test format, it's like a short review of the recipe and I feel like you are pretty objective about it.

  • @brentjoyner6745
    @brentjoyner6745 3 роки тому +33

    Definitely keep the taste tests. I like that you have your wife in there too because that gives multiple perspectives on the outcome. I really enjoy your cooking experiments and I try to watch to the end given the amount of time I have because I'm usually watching it on break.

  • @tracyjoel8064
    @tracyjoel8064 3 роки тому +76

    Hahahahha!!! He’s just like me!! He says “we are gonna toss in just a tea spoon of soy sauce here.” Then pours half the bottle in. Love this !!! ❤️

  • @Mysterie
    @Mysterie 3 роки тому +193

    I think an interesting way to up the taste tests would be to bring in a friend and have them try it but don't even tell them what's different about it and see if they can figure it out or if they end up loving it

    • @tonik9724
      @tonik9724 3 роки тому +17

      I did that with my brother who is a carnivore, did a vegan lasagna, he never knew!

    • @Emily-ce7hd
      @Emily-ce7hd 3 роки тому +10

      My favorite are taste tests with vegan, vegetarians, and omnis. Each have valuable perspectives for different audiences.

    • @johnnovie3168
      @johnnovie3168 3 роки тому +1

      Only white people eat cold tortillas lol

    • @piezoman79
      @piezoman79 3 роки тому +5

      @@johnnovie3168 way to stay on topic

    • @aliciashanks5239
      @aliciashanks5239 3 роки тому

      Great idea

  • @hashemx1ify
    @hashemx1ify 3 роки тому +27

    I really like the taste tests because it gives us someone's else perspective

  • @compose-yourlife1
    @compose-yourlife1 2 роки тому +1

    I really appreciate Monica's test/opinion at the end, great work!

  • @seandrexter5946
    @seandrexter5946 3 роки тому +33

    I’m not a vegan, but your videos inspire me to try new creative directions with vegetables as meat substitutes. I think the taste tests are great as it gives me some comparison to what I think it might be like and the real thing. Keep up the awesome work. Love it all.

  • @LLee719
    @LLee719 3 роки тому +14

    Made these for lunch today and they were fabulous!! I subbed miso paste for the vegamite and a “dot” of liquid smoke to change color slightly! My husband did not know these were made with carrots! Thank you.

  • @Isaidwhatisaiddear
    @Isaidwhatisaiddear 3 роки тому +138

    This man is a wizard. I’m not even vegan, I’m all about meat but I’m gonna try out his recipes the whole of next week.

    • @AbrahamMorales
      @AbrahamMorales 3 роки тому +15

      I've always loved watching vegan recipes as well, even back when I ate meat. This cuisine is usually very intricate and creative, which is very easy to like being any kind of cook/chef/foodlover.

    • @zen_mindset1
      @zen_mindset1 3 роки тому +4

      I'm half vegan and half non vegan🥦🥕🌽 🤪

    • @thebeatpoetuk
      @thebeatpoetuk 3 роки тому +14

      @@zen_mindset1 sooo.. your not vegan then. 🤦‍♂️ You can't be half vegan.. that's a oxymoron of a thing to say.. maybe one day you will be.. but not today Satan.😅

    • @yeeee7145
      @yeeee7145 3 роки тому +5

      If it goes well for you, maybe try other recipes and incorporate more into your lifestyle or go fully vegan! You’ll be surprised by the change!

    • @margarett_b
      @margarett_b 3 роки тому +6

      Maybe some you'll like enough to switch up some of your meat-based meals for the plant-based versions and it will already be amazing ;)

  • @Gypseabliss
    @Gypseabliss 3 роки тому +13

    I love the taste test portion of the video. Having your wife’s opinion as well is helpful for me to determine whether to make it or not ☺️

  • @lamllemaussade
    @lamllemaussade 3 роки тому +20

    I always wait for Monica’s verdict! It means a lot to me because I am married to a non-vegan, so I value her honest, unbiased opinion.

  • @synthia6428
    @synthia6428 3 роки тому +6

    Watched all the way to the end. I like Monica's descriptions about the food, because saying something is "good" is kinda relative, so it gives me an idea what to expect

  • @antkneetag
    @antkneetag 3 роки тому +6

    I really enjoy the taste test portion, adds a sense of competition. Love your videos, and appreciate the time you take to improve. Thank you

    • @SauceStache
      @SauceStache  3 роки тому +1

      Awesome!! thank you for the input and help with this!

  • @eddward209
    @eddward209 6 місяців тому

    I’ve been vegan all my life and really love your channel. So many options with all these genius chefs on UA-cam. Thank you for all you offer us.

  • @crazylove565
    @crazylove565 3 роки тому +113

    I'm not a vegan or vegetarian, but I was curious about this video. I'm gonna try it! Will comment again once I've given it a whirl.

    • @HappyTheOrdinaryCat
      @HappyTheOrdinaryCat 3 роки тому +1

      eww

    • @gaellemanuel6174
      @gaellemanuel6174 3 роки тому +1

      Me too!!🤩

    • @Lyddiebits
      @Lyddiebits 3 роки тому +3

      Interested to see what you thought!

    • @siry5164
      @siry5164 3 роки тому +1

      That added chocolate 🍫 bar in meat is called mole wonder how that would taste with your chicken dish Thanks 🙏

    • @heatherv7624
      @heatherv7624 3 роки тому +3

      Any luck?

  • @lolroflstomp
    @lolroflstomp 3 роки тому +287

    Not a vegetarian or vegan, but I just don't care for meat that often. This looks incredible. Subbed!

    • @InvictumLupus
      @InvictumLupus 3 роки тому +12

      Same here. I don't eat very much meat anymore.

    • @Warmfireandtea
      @Warmfireandtea 3 роки тому +4

      I don't buy pork or beef at all anymore. I have them out sometimes.

    • @yakzivz1104
      @yakzivz1104 2 роки тому

      Yeah I'm eating less and less meat. It doesn't fill me up like it used to.

    • @yYSilverFoxYy
      @yYSilverFoxYy 2 роки тому +3

      Me neither, but I’m trying to eat as little meat as I can. I see it as immoral, but my whole family are meat lovers and some of them can cook pretty well...😖

    • @businessgoose6057
      @businessgoose6057 2 роки тому

      That's where I am too. Always scouting out new recipes 😋

  • @teakrose8613
    @teakrose8613 3 роки тому +74

    Ok so I made this recipe hours after the video came out. Here are a couple things I noticed.
    1. It tasted really good! I was skeptical about the cocoa powder but I think it added that depth to taste more meat-like.
    2. I don't have any marmite, soy sauce, or bouillon cube. I just roasted the carrots with oil. And I added dark miso to replace the marmite.
    3. My mixture was bright orange throughout the entire stovetop cooking process. I wonder if the marmite would've made that difference.
    4. I had to let my mixture "burn" a little so I could get the color to change. Then i would stir it up and let it "burn" again. I repeated this until the color was close to what he had. Albeit, I could still see the Orange bits.
    4. Roasting the carrots was the longest part. But otherwise the process was a quick a cooking up some ground beef.

    • @SauceStache
      @SauceStache  3 роки тому +23

      That’s awesome! I love this breakdown! The marmite for sure adds an extra level of browning.
      Cocoa powder is pretty fun to mess with when making mock meats. With beef flavors it really adds a level of depth and richness.
      Miso was a really good idea!
      Thanks again!!

    • @tomlewis28
      @tomlewis28 3 роки тому +11

      Fun fact: Taco Bell puts cocoa powder in everything

    • @siry5164
      @siry5164 3 роки тому +1

      @@SauceStache Looks so good don’t forget the avocado 🥑 also could you try or add the cauliflower? I just bought this and was amazed how good it taste taking the place of rice 🍚 Thank you 🙏

    • @victoriabaker4400
      @victoriabaker4400 3 роки тому +5

      The Mexican meat dish "mole" (pronounced MOH-lay) uses chocolate to produce the rich flavor and it tastes NOTHING like chocolate. When he pulled out the cocoa powder I was impressed.

    • @kathleenmcnulty6805
      @kathleenmcnulty6805 3 роки тому +1

      I’ve heard of putting a chocolate bar in vegan chili for the vegan meat & the sauce☝️☝️☝️

  • @ItsAGreatGift
    @ItsAGreatGift Рік тому +3

    You have the best get-right-to-it videos on UA-cam. I am so grateful for all of your recipes, and I can't wait to try this one. Yes keep the taste test in, it's great.

  • @lizagates6252
    @lizagates6252 3 роки тому +185

    The cool thing about vegan chefs? Theyre like, food scientists. Its so cool.

    • @TruOnyxfire
      @TruOnyxfire 3 роки тому +10

      How so? Preparing something other than meat and then calling it meat is, literally, just lying through your teeth. Why do vegans keep trying to make everything look and taste like meat? If it is so bad, stop trying to imitate it. If vegetables could be made to taste exactly like meats, then there would be no more meat since vegetables are much cheaper to produce. People buy and consume meats because they are delicious and vegetables being lied about and called meat are NOT. That's why vegans have to try and trick people into eating that way. And... you think vegans are "scientists" because they crush up random vegetables?

    • @aniccax6953
      @aniccax6953 3 роки тому +11

      @@TruOnyxfire because vegans believe nothing but half truths or complete nonsense
      beef/meat is very nutrient dense, bioavailable and ethical/sustainable when sourced properly. It is infinitely healthier, more ethical and environmentally sound than veganisms nonsense..
      but sure, let's "ground carrots" to pretend nutritionally devoid low-bioavailability plant foods with a terrible sustainability/ethical toll (especially when considering the nutrition) are a replacement - they are not.
      I recommend anyone with a functioning brain to check out sacredcow.info and robb wolf/diane rogers work, among many others.. visit/buy from local farms. Veganism is a cult and as practiced by the vast majority of them - not sustainable, not healthy nor ethical

    • @twobirdsstonedatonce
      @twobirdsstonedatonce 3 роки тому +6

      real chefs laugh at the phrase "vegan chef"

    • @thehammockdistrict5355
      @thehammockdistrict5355 3 роки тому +12

      @@aniccax6953 Lol another meat eater getting triggered by veganism.
      Consuming mammals is probably the most unethical thing you do, and you are convinced of the opposite.
      A billion plus Earthlings never eat meat, and that number is growing. Hopefully this will stop scaring you.

    • @lolroflstomp
      @lolroflstomp 3 роки тому +7

      @@aniccax6953 Your comment had me like "READ MORE" but then immediately like "READ LESS" lol you suck

  • @aliciashanks5239
    @aliciashanks5239 3 роки тому +24

    Looks delicious and I would have never thought to use carrots 🤯 I also like how you explain about the different ingredients you are using and how they enhance the dish. Please keep the taste tests, that's the most satisfying part!

  • @_stephanie
    @_stephanie 3 роки тому +16

    I like the taste tests, helps me decide whether something is worth trying!

  • @IsidoraSage
    @IsidoraSage Рік тому +3

    I like the taste tests and I love Monica's commentary. She is great at describing food.

  • @leaparicio
    @leaparicio 3 роки тому +14

    I’m a novice in the kitchen but made this today… amazing! Thanks for sharing!

  • @buzzi2k
    @buzzi2k 3 роки тому +43

    Love this, definitely going to try! I really like adding soaked walnuts to my bolognaise for the mouthfeel. PS I really like how you are careful to reference the people who inspired you to create this recipe! Shows a lot of care and respect

  • @outoftheklosset
    @outoftheklosset 3 роки тому +10

    I love how you make sure to give full credit to those who inspired your recipes.

  • @non-applicable.
    @non-applicable. 2 роки тому +1

    Taste test is the best part! Anyone can make stuff look good, but to see someone taste it, you can see their genuine first reaction, that tells you everything!

  • @jojosummer549
    @jojosummer549 3 роки тому +38

    I love the taste tests! Your wife is amazing and I love her opinions and thoughts on your food :) You two are brilliant!

  • @evanlinsey
    @evanlinsey 3 роки тому +5

    taste tests are great! since you make such wild stuff, it really helps getting your honest review on the end product

    • @SauceStache
      @SauceStache  3 роки тому +3

      So many of you are commenting on the taste test!! A LOT more than I thought! This is awesome!

  • @nancysaake6497
    @nancysaake6497 3 роки тому +190

    Made it.....and yes it is delicious. Even my meat loving husband asked if we could have it again tomorrow night!

    • @SauceStache
      @SauceStache  3 роки тому +14

      Thats awesome!!!

    • @lifesso
      @lifesso 3 роки тому +3

      How to love a meat loving husband?

    • @spaceylacey83
      @spaceylacey83 3 роки тому +32

      @@lifesso i'm not the original commenter but, in my case, I wasn't born vegan or even vegan when I married him. I'm not going to throw away my favorite human and the father of my child, who eats vegan 95% of the time in support of me, because I decided to change my lifestyle. 🤷‍♀️

    • @kimlee205
      @kimlee205 3 роки тому +6

      @@lifesso possible if that's just one of the best humans u know
      My boyfriends loves meat and other foods I would not even think of buying and I do get triggert to be honest but I can't forbid him anything ❤️

    • @joesarker5808
      @joesarker5808 3 роки тому +1

      😆😆😆😆😆 sure

  • @GoodKnitKisses
    @GoodKnitKisses 3 роки тому +13

    Taste test. Sounds yummy!

  • @JesseCarpenter1979
    @JesseCarpenter1979 3 роки тому +8

    This video was great. I like how natural you stayed with the ingredients and didn't get too much into the chemsitry of things. Can't wait to try it out. Living in China, a good taco recipe with ingredients you can find is always a bonus. Keep it up!

  • @robertbeacham6286
    @robertbeacham6286 3 роки тому +8

    Wow !! That is very unusual way to make Ground Beef 🥩 !! The leanest Ground Beef 🥩 I know is 96 percent Lean Ground Beef 🥩 !! This Carrot 🥕 Ground Beef 🥩 is the leanest Ground Beef 🥩 !! Thank you for this wonderful video !!

  • @sheliastreet4467
    @sheliastreet4467 3 роки тому +28

    I've made carrot dogs before and the taste reminds me of grilled beef hotdogs.

    • @advancedtechnology1775
      @advancedtechnology1775 3 роки тому +3

      Sounds like the vegan cucumber pizza I made that tasted better than what all those meat eaters call pizza.

  • @deborahmartyn97
    @deborahmartyn97 3 роки тому +6

    This looks so good. I appreciate the taste test. I like the individual description of the result by each of you.

  • @danaseymour9213
    @danaseymour9213 3 роки тому +74

    Chopped carrots have always been the secret to my veggie bolognese.

    • @funtcat2011
      @funtcat2011 3 роки тому +7

      They’re essential even in the original bolognese

    • @danaseymour9213
      @danaseymour9213 3 роки тому +1

      @@funtcat2011 Really? That’s interesting. I had no idea. Never eaten meat-based bolognese.

    • @benthrasher9739
      @benthrasher9739 3 роки тому +2

      My meat sauce game started getting real good when i began upping the mirepoix content. I make sure to especially add extra carrots. The bit of sweetness really adds to an otherwise all savory dish. Some of the best meat sauces I've made were only like 20-80 meat to mirepoix. As it happens, meat is actually only needed as a flavoring for meat sauce (for meat eaters that is) and the vegetables are what carry it.

    • @IAmEverythang
      @IAmEverythang 3 роки тому

      Damn that sounds good

    • @lat1419
      @lat1419 3 роки тому +2

      Yes, minced carrot, celery, and onion sauted is called a mirepois (excuse spelling?) base for many classic dishes

  • @lukeblundell5610
    @lukeblundell5610 3 роки тому +10

    Your taste tests are good - honest, no nonsense and you both say it like it is.

    • @rdizzy1
      @rdizzy1 3 роки тому

      I wish they had someone tasting these that was more of a meat eater in general (not just eat meat, but eat mostly meat, or actually dislike most vegetables), both of these individuals seem relatively biased towards enjoying vegetation to begin with.

    • @CloudSpirals
      @CloudSpirals 3 роки тому

      @@rdizzy1
      Dude..... They both have spent the majority of their lives eating meat of all varieties, prepared in many many ways.
      There taste testing would be 'non biased'....
      Having someone else who typically does not like any vegetables taste test them is a great idea though, for sure! 👍

  • @debbierenee
    @debbierenee 3 роки тому +5

    I love the taste tests too. That's like the cherry on top of the recipe! The culmination. Not sharing them is like sharing selfies of a hike up a mountain but not of the view at the top! Also, if someone doesn't taste their food, it makes me think there was something wrong with it. The thing that makes me want to try is often the reactions! So please keep them coming. It makes your recipes feel real and makes you feel like a relatable friend.

  • @grahamrobertson2995
    @grahamrobertson2995 3 роки тому +7

    As soon as I saw Marmite I knew this would be a winner winner carrot taco dinner! Can't wait to try it this weekend

  • @lessonswithlaya
    @lessonswithlaya 3 роки тому +4

    The taste tests are great because Monica is sooo genuine and honest she'll say exactly what's on her mind 😅!

  • @ordinaryb9189
    @ordinaryb9189 3 роки тому +14

    Keep the taste tests! Love them!

  • @PaulLoh
    @PaulLoh 3 роки тому +46

    I love the addition of the taste test. I've been a fan of yours since before you regularly had her come and taste your creations. Back when you usually ended with a blurry close-up while exclaiming, "I mean, look at this!" Honestly, I could die happy when you do that. The taste test gives us a realistic expectation as to what to expect when we try out your recipes. My wife and I run a cooking show here called Klutzy Kitchen, and it was in part inspired by your channel. Please continue your taste tests, because they are immensely helpful.

  • @HealthOrigins
    @HealthOrigins 2 роки тому +1

    I love the taste test bit of the video, definitely a keeper! 👍

  • @Radical_Dreamer
    @Radical_Dreamer 3 роки тому +6

    I reached the test section. I always do, unless I am following your recipes in my kitchen, then I will skip them evertime.
    I like the new way to test. It is good to describe and associate the textures and flavors, so we can get a glimpse of the recipe.
    Cheers!

  • @christinezaranek
    @christinezaranek 3 роки тому +36

    I’m not vegan, or even vegetarian, but I have become so much more creative in my cooking because of your channel! Thank you!

  • @SimplySami13
    @SimplySami13 3 роки тому +11

    THIS LOOKS SO GOOD! im not a fake meat person and i absolutely love veggies (esp carrots) so im def gonna try this one day😍 and i love the taste tests btw!!

  • @justblase5270
    @justblase5270 2 роки тому +1

    I really do like the beginning of your video no long amount of talking before you start to do anything no you actually talk and at the same time prepare whatever it is you’re doing good job bravo 👏

  • @nijinokanata111
    @nijinokanata111 3 роки тому +7

    Always excited whenever you upload something new. Way to take carrots to another level!

  • @muzerhythm2242
    @muzerhythm2242 3 роки тому +35

    With the cost of beef going CRAZY I've been trying more vegetarian recipes. 😋 I tried cauliflower and black bean tacos....this one looks even BETTER will try it. Love how you have all the measurements, ect. detailed without me trying to guess watching the video. Keep videos coming!😁😋

    • @debraolson7553
      @debraolson7553 Рік тому +2

      That's there plan next you get bugs & humans🤦🤦

  • @dlsgl407
    @dlsgl407 3 роки тому +5

    I like the taste tester - she comes across as honest and I appreciate that.

  • @mrwrightggb..kinghustla3333
    @mrwrightggb..kinghustla3333 2 роки тому +1

    I've now followed this recipe but using my carrot beet juice pulp and it turned out great.

  • @MerleONeal
    @MerleONeal 3 роки тому +11

    You never cease to amaze me with what you invent 🤯

  • @keepingitreal9469
    @keepingitreal9469 3 роки тому +12

    The taste test is the best part of the video. Because naturally our face expressions won't lie🤣 So if it's nasty we just can't fake it!

  • @SheaLaVie
    @SheaLaVie 3 роки тому +35

    I mixed carrots with ground beef when I make sloppy joes so that I can get my son to eat more veggies. This is cool that it can work to replace ground beef during the meat shortage we are currently experiencing.

    • @tofuneverbleeds
      @tofuneverbleeds 3 роки тому +2

      Corpse isn't healthy, especially for a developing child.

    • @mrs.berniemadoff3324
      @mrs.berniemadoff3324 3 роки тому +1

      there a meat shortage? i didnt hear about it, been getting all the meat i want, for a higher than normal price though?...smdh...🙄😶😑😐🤔🤨

    • @tasha9650
      @tasha9650 3 роки тому +4

      @@mrs.berniemadoff3324 yelp it is. Not sure why they're not really talking about it

    • @mrs.berniemadoff3324
      @mrs.berniemadoff3324 3 роки тому +1

      @@tofuneverbleeds -"corpse"- not humans? roflmao....Wwaaahahhaahahhaha..😁😂🤣

    • @mrs.berniemadoff3324
      @mrs.berniemadoff3324 3 роки тому +1

      @@tasha9650 -the price of food is going up so high, im going to start a new food fad. And the food is all free. Lets start eating "rocks" and "sand," and "grass". If we don't die or poison ourselves, we'd never run out of food. And not be the fattest country on earth? what do u think Tay Keith?😁😂🤣

  • @maddieteamvegan1327
    @maddieteamvegan1327 Рік тому +1

    I just made this and I am so impressed. First recipe from you I’ve made, I made the carrot meat and the sour cream and I’m totally blown away. I can’t eat tvp style mince because it gives me digestive issues but this is a perfect replacement for me. Thank you! I’m looking for your recipes for other things to try making :) thanks

  • @hannakinn
    @hannakinn 3 роки тому +4

    I find the taste test to be very helpful, it's great to hear the opinion of more than one person and listen to discussion of the food. I watched until the end, (you went to pack up the leftover taco meat for lunch at the end) the entire video was interesting and fun to watch. I hope UA-cam starts suggesting your content to more people! You should have way more subs and views, certainly deserve them!

  • @jillgott6567
    @jillgott6567 3 роки тому +41

    I am not vegan but would be glad to try this recipe as I am always looking for ways to get more veggies in my diet plus, carrots are less expensive than meat

  • @krenee984
    @krenee984 3 роки тому +5

    I love the taste tests format! I feel that it is objective and makes me much more likely to try a recipe.

  • @marianimer8440
    @marianimer8440 2 роки тому +1

    I like the honest answer and I definitely will make this for my non plant based family. Can’t wait.

    • @SauceStache
      @SauceStache  2 роки тому +1

      Thats awesome!! Hope they love it!

  • @dreamingdormouse
    @dreamingdormouse 3 роки тому +9

    I love watching the taste test at the end! without it the video wouldn't feel complete to me

  • @hans_____
    @hans_____ 3 роки тому +11

    Today I got home with my big bag of carrots wondering "What now?!"
    Now I know.

  • @buddyguypalfriend
    @buddyguypalfriend 3 роки тому +12

    Definitely keep the taste tests! I found this channel just a few days ago and I love how unique and creative your recipes are. Excited to try these!

  • @lukeblackwell6943
    @lukeblackwell6943 4 місяці тому

    I made these tonight, made some tweaks to fit the ingredients I had! My mind was blown 🤯🤕!! My carrots came out a little softer so it was almost like pulled pork texture but so good! Thank you!! 🙏

  • @SS-ne8ws
    @SS-ne8ws 3 роки тому +11

    Would be a great spaghetti and lasagna meat substitute! Saving this for our next pasta night. Thanks, keep the content coming.

  • @californiapattycakes4417
    @californiapattycakes4417 3 роки тому +16

    Me trying to watch while dicing 2 onions. Can’t see beyond the tears 😭😂😭😂

  • @thekimchitaco3311
    @thekimchitaco3311 3 роки тому +6

    Every time you make something amazing, I feel like I’m even more prepared to feed my future vegan friends and family. This channel is so much fun! Thank you!

  • @culinarykatherine4057
    @culinarykatherine4057 3 роки тому +1

    Taser test portion is great! Thanks for inspiring me to make these!!