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Beefless Beef and Broccoli Nutfreevegan
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4.55 from 40 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
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
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.