Vegan Beef and Broccoli- Easy to prepare and ready in just 30 minutes. Each serving packs 29 grams of protein!
This Vegan Beef and Broccoli recipe makes for the perfect quick and easy, weeknight meal. It comes together in just 30-minutes using minimal ingredients.
Plus, when using frozen Beyond Meat Steak Tips, each serving packs nearly 30 grams of protein, making this a great option for those of you who are into tracking your macros. However, if you’re not on the faux meat train, you can easily substitute with your preferred alternative.
Vegan Beef and Broccoli Ingredients + Substitutions
- Beyond Meat Steak Tips– I like to use these steak tips for their convenience, flavor and high protein content. For a whole food plant-based alternative, you can substitute equal amounts sliced portobello mushrooms, baked tofu pieces (similar to this recipe), or soy curls.
- Onion– Sautéing a bit of onion with the vegan beef provides more depth of flavor. Shallot is a possible substitute.
- Reduced Sodium Tamari– You can use regular soy sauce, tamari, or coconut aminos.
- Honey– I prefer honey in this recipe but agave nectar, pure maple syrup, or even coconut sugar can be used in its place.
- Fresh Ginger– Technically you *could* use ground ginger, but fresh ginger is a must, in my opinion.
- Garlic– Fresh garlic is another must for me but granulated garlic could work in a pinch.
- Cornstarch– This helps thicken the sauce as it cooks with the vegan beef. Arrowroot starch can be used in its place.
- Sesame Oil– Sesame oil adds a slightly nutty, toasted flavor to the sauce. It is very potent so you only need a little bit.
- Broccoli– Fresh broccoli is ideal but you could use also frozen.
- Rice– White or brown rice both work here.
- Sesame Seeds– For serving, but totally optional.
How to Prepare Vegan Beef and Broccoli
- Whisk together ingredients for the sauce. Set aside.
- Steam the broccoli then set aside. You can do this step in a steamer basket or in the skillet with a 1/2-inch water covering the bottom. Either way, you only need to steam it for a few minutes, just until tender. Careful not to overcook it!
- Sauté onion for several minutes. Add the vegan beef and cook for a few minutes more.
- Pour in the sauce and stir to combine. Add the broccoli and cook until heated through.
- Serve warm with cooked rice, sprinkle with sesame seeds and enjoy!
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Vegan Beef and Broccoli
Easy to prepare and ready in just 30 minutes. Each serving packs 29 grams of protein!
Servings: 3
For the Sauce
- ¼ cup reduced sodium tamari
- 1 teaspoon honey, (note: honey is not vegan but you can also use agave nectar or maple syrup if desired)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic, about 3 cloves worth
- 1-2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger, about 2-inches of ginger
- ½ tablespoon corn starch, or arrowroot powder
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
For the Beef and Broccoli
- 1 tablespoon neutral flavored oil, I use extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup finely chopped onion, about ½ yellow onion
- 10 ounces plant-based steak tips, I like Beyond Beef; can also use sliced portobello mushrooms or baked tofu*
- 10 ounces broccoli florets
- 2 cups cooked white rice
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In a small bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the sauce. Whisk until smooth then set aside.
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Cook the broccoli in a steamer basket, just until tender. Rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process and set aside.
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In a large skillet, warm 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-low heat. Add the onion and cook for several minutes, until translucent.
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To the skillet, add the vegan steak tips and cook for about 5 minutes more. Whisk the sauce once more then pour over the steak tips and stir to combine. Add the steamed broccoli to the skillet and cook until heated through.
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Serve warm with cooked rice, and enjoy!
Calories: 432kcal, Carbohydrates: 51g, Protein: 29g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Sodium: 1099mg, Potassium: 831mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 590IU, Vitamin C: 87mg, Calcium: 93mg, Iron: 3mg
