Vegan Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Transform your favorite takeout dish into a plant-based masterpiece with this Vegan Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry! Packed with bold flavors, this recipe combines tender seitan or crispy tofu, vibrant broccoli florets, and sweet red bell peppers in a rich, savory sauce made with soy sauce or tamari, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and a hint of brown sugar. A quick stir-fry technique keeps the veggies crisp and fresh while allowing the protein to soak up the irresistible umami-packed sauce. Perfectly served over fluffy jasmine or hearty brown rice, this vegan rendition is an easy, 35-minute dinner that’s just as satisfying as the classic dish. Garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, this recipe is ideal for those seeking a flavorful plant-based alternative to traditional beef-based stir-fries!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces seitan or tofu
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 0.25 cup soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 0.25 cup water
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 cups jasmine rice or brown rice, cooked
Instructions
Begin by preparing your protein. If using tofu, press and remove excess moisture. Cut into bite-sized cubes. If using seitan, cut into thin strips.
In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce or tamari, sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, cornstarch, water, and brown sugar to create the sauce. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the tofu or seitan and stir-fry until golden and crisp on the edges, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add broccoli florets and sliced red bell pepper. Stir-fry for about 4 minutes, or until the broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp.
Return the tofu or seitan to the skillet. Pour the prepared sauce over the stir-fry. Stir well to coat all the ingredients evenly and allow the sauce to thicken, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Garnish the stir-fry with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
Serve immediately over cooked jasmine or brown rice, and enjoy your Vegan Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1754 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 66.5 g | 85% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.6 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 30.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3730 mg | 162% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 217.0 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.8 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.2 g | ||
| Protein | 91.0 g | 182% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 364 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 1102 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
