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March 19, 2020

Beefless Beef and Broccoli

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This easy vegan recipe is full of familiar Asian flavors. It’s meat-free, but you’d never know it!

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I’m excited to share a new recipe with you during this very strange time—I think it’s the first one from the quarantine zone. Since I’m inside all the time now (though I’m toying with the idea of 5 A. M. runs when nobody is around), I hope to have a lot more content to share here and on social media (if you’re not following along, I’m @nutfreevegan everywhere and I’d love to connect!), and I’m also in the middle of a site redesign, which I hope to have done over the next couple of weeks. But the main goal is to share some really easy dishes that you can make with limited supplies, which is probably a concern for all of us right now, like this Beefless Beef and Broccoli.



I’ve been having groceries delivered from Amazon/Whole Foods for the past two weeks, and something—maybe the only thing—they don’t seem to be running short on is frozen vegan items. So I’ve stocked up on Beyond Meat, Amy’s and Field Roast products. I don’t typically eat a lot of these things anymore, but it seemed like a good idea to have some things on hand because who knows how long we’ll all be stuck inside. Also, I grabbed a bunch of Gardein products and am using their Beefless Tips as the foundation of this recipe.

Beefless Beef and Broccoli Nutfreevegan

Since we’re keeping things simple right now, this Beefless Beef and Broccoli is a cinch to make with only three steps: mix the sauce; steam the broccoli; sauté the tips and mix it all together. Easy peasy. There is a lot of stirring involved though, especially if you’re using a wok; my ingredients got a little sticky when I didn’t do this for a minute or so. But overall it’s very little work for a lot of delicious flavor.

 

 

Substitutions are easy in this Beefless Beef and Broccoli

The versatility of this recipe is very helpful when you’re low on supplies, too. If you don’t have sesame oil, no problem. No cornstarch? That’s OK; use flour. Even if you don’t have the Gardein Beefless Tips, you can use seitan, tempeh or just about any meat replacement you have on hand. Ideally you’d use the ingredients listed below. But improvisation is such a beautiful thing!

Beefless Beef and Broccoli Nutfreevegan Wide Beef and Broccoli

A few other easy “beefless” beef dishes you might like

  • Beef-Free Traditional Beef Stew
  • Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup
  • Spicy Vegan Gumbo
  • Argentine Choripán Sausage

 

 

Tell Me What You Think

As always, I’d love to hear your thoughts on this recipe if you make it. So drop me a comment below, and be sure to tag @nutfreevegan on social media if you’re posting photos. Plus, it’s always super fun to see these dishes out in the wild!

Beefless Beef and Broccoli

Beefless Beef and Broccoli Nutfreevegan
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4.55 from 42 votes

Beefless Beef and Broccoli

This easy vegan recipe is full of familiar Asian flavors. It's meat-free, but you'd never know it. And there are very few ingredients (they're also replaceable), which is perfect for when you're low on supplies.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Entree
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Asian, Beef and Broccoli, Meat-Free, Vegan, Gardein, Vegetarian, Beef, Broccoli, Meatless, Rice
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. oil, separated
  • 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
  • 3 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1 tsp. fresh ginger, grated or minced
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tsp. Sriracha
  • 2 tsp. rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp. sesame oil
  • 2 bags Gardein Beefless Tips
  • 2 cups cooked rice optional

Instructions

  • In a wok or deep-sided skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over low-medium heat. Once hot, add broccoli and partially cover pan. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring regularly. Set aside.
  • Mix remaining ingredients except for Beefless Tips and rice in a medium mixing bowl and set aside.
  • Heat second tablespoon of oil over low-medium heat in same pan. Add Beefless Tips and cook for 5 minutes, stirring regularly, or until tips begin to brown.
  • Stir in sauce and mix thoroughly. Bring just to a boil and reduce heat to a low simmer. Cook for 5 more minutes, stirring regularly. If sauce gets thick, you can add water a little bit at a time to thin it out.
  • Turn off heat and mix in broccoli. Serve immediately over rice.

Notes

Cornstarch can be replaced with flour.
Brown sugar can be replaced with coconut sugar or regular white sugar.
Sriracha can be replaced with chili oil or hot sauce.
Rice wine vinegar can be replaced with white wine vinegar.
Gardein Beefless Tips can be replaced with your favorite meat substitute.
Rice can be omitted or replaced with your favorite grain.
 
 
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  1. Lana S. says

    January 31, 2021 at 6:10 pm

    5 stars
    Excellent recipe. I made half the suggested recipe, but added more broccoli than called for. I also substituted ground ginger, and increased the garlic and siracha. Will definitely be making again.

    Reply
    • Steven Seighman says

      January 31, 2021 at 9:16 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Lana!

      Reply
  2. Heather says

    October 26, 2021 at 9:21 pm

    5 stars
    I accidentally bought red wine vinegar instead of rice wine vinegar but decided to try it with it anyways. It’s delicious! The whole family loves it, including my 2 year old!

    Reply
    • Steven Seighman says

      October 27, 2021 at 8:56 am

      I’m so happy to hear it, Heather!

      Reply
  3. Cathy says

    December 30, 2023 at 6:38 pm

    One-third a cup of cornstarch? It seems to be WAY too much and makes the sauce way too heavy. Are you sure that is the right amount?

    Reply
    • Steven Seighman says

      January 3, 2024 at 9:55 am

      Hi, Cathy. Thanks for noticing that; it should be three tablespoons of cornstarch. I thought I made that adjustment long ago but apparently it didn’t stick. I’m updating it now.

      Happy New Year!

      Reply

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