We should all get used to TVP while it's cheap. Probably better for you than thecrap the USDA says is 'prime'.
During the early 70s meat shortage, some stores experimented with ground meat, and flavors and grains, and at least one of them that I tasted was tasty.
I would love to see someone come up with a grains and beef, and beef flavor mix that was cheap but still usable.