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Vegan Beef Recipe

Best Vegan Beef made with healthy non-GMO soy curls. Low in calories and high in plant-based protein, this easy recipe tastes just like meat.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time11 minutes
Total Time21 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vegan
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 166kcal
Author: Nisha Melvani

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces soy curls
  • 1 vegetable bouillon cube or 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger minced or grated
  • 3 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce or dark soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or blackstrap molasses•, plus more to taste
  • 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
  • ½ tablespoon sriracha
  • 1 ½ teaspoons toasted sesame oil

Optional for serving:

  • 2 ½ cups broccoli florets lightly steamed
  • 8 ounces noodles cooked

Instructions

  • Make broth mixture: Dissolve 1 vegetable bouillon cube in 2 cups boiling hot water or use 2 cups boiling hot vegetable broth. Mix the cornstarch into the hot broth.
  • Soak soy curls: Transfer the soy curls to a medium bowl and add the hot broth mixture to cover. (Add more water as needed to make sure the soy curls are completely covered in liquid.) Soak them for 10 minutes.
  • Cook soy curls: Transfer the soy curls, and broth mixture to a large skillet. Simmer over medium-low heat for about 7 minutes, or until all the broth is absorbed.
  • Add seasonings: Add the garlic, and ginger and cook over medium-high heat for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Mix in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, chili garlic sauce, and sriracha. Cook for about 3 minutes, or until gently bubbling, stirring frequently. Add toasted sesame oil. Adjust soy sauce, maple syrup, and sriracha to taste.
  • Optional for serving: Add broccoli and noodles to the soy curls and cook for another minute.

Notes

  • Bouillon: *Better Than Bouillon No Beef Base (1 tsp) gives this a real beefy flavor. Or use any variety bouillon cube. I use Edward & Sons’ Low Sodium Not-Chick’n for less salt. You can use vegetable broth instead–skip the water and use 2 cups.
  • Black strap molasses adds a rich umami flavor, iron, and a dark color but it contains low levels of lead and acrylamide. 
  • Storage: Refrigerate any remaining Vegan Beef in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat in a microwave or saucepan.

Nutrition

Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 6.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 599mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.2mg