Vegan Hawaiian Barbecue Beef
Get ready to savor the sweet and tangy flavors of the tropics with this Vegan Hawaiian Barbecue Beef recipe! A plant-based twist on a classic favorite, this dish showcases tender seitan strips coated in a luscious pineapple-infused barbecue sauce that's irresistibly sweet, savory, and spiced with hints of ginger and garlic. Perfectly caramelized in a skillet, the seitan absorbs the bright flavors of soy sauce, tomato paste, and brown sugar, creating a mouthwatering texture and taste. Garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, this high-protein dish pairs beautifully with steamed rice and roasted veggies for a comforting, island-inspired meal. Ready in just 35 minutes, this vegan recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions, offering tropical flair in every delicious bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Seitan
- 1 cup Pineapple juice
- 0.25 cup Soy sauce
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Ginger powder
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 2 Green onions, sliced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
Instructions
Cut the seitan into thin strips resembling beef slices.
In a medium-sized bowl, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, tomato paste, garlic powder, and ginger powder. Mix until the brown sugar is dissolved and the mixture is well combined.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth. Add this to the sauce mixture and stir thoroughly.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add vegetable oil. Once hot, add the seitan slices and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until browned.
Pour the sauce over the seitan in the skillet. Stir to coat the seitan evenly.
Reduce the heat to medium and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the seitan absorbs the flavors.
Add the sliced green onions, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Garnish with sesame seeds before serving.
Serve the Vegan Hawaiian Barbecue Beef with steamed rice and your favorite vegetable sides.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1239 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.6 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 19.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3585 mg | 156% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 117.3 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 74.1 g | ||
| Protein | 124.4 g | 249% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 368 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 1191 mg | 25% | |
*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.
