Vegetarian Beef Stir Fry with Bell Peppers and Onions
Experience the bold and satisfying flavors of our Vegetarian Beef Stir Fry with Bell Peppers and Onions, a plant-based twist on a takeout favorite! This quick and easy recipe features tender beef-style seitan stir-fried to perfection with a colorful medley of red, green, and yellow bell peppers, plus sweet, caramelized onions. A savory sauce made with soy sauce, hoisin, fresh ginger, and garlic ties everything together, while a sprinkle of sesame seeds and scallions adds the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just 30 minutes, this vegan-friendly stir fry is perfect for busy weeknights and pairs beautifully with steamed rice or noodles. Perfect for those craving hearty, comforting flavors without the meat, this recipe is a surefire crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams beef-style seitan
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper
- 1 large onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 stalks scallions
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Prepare the vegetables: thinly slice the red, green, and yellow bell peppers. Cut the onion in half and then into thin slices, and mince the garlic cloves.
In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and cornstarch with the water. Stir until the cornstarch is fully dissolved, then set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the sliced onions to the skillet and stir-fry for about 2 minutes until they start to soften.
Add the bell peppers to the skillet and continue to stir-fry until just tender yet crisp, about 3-4 minutes.
Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the beef-style seitan along with the sesame oil. Stir-fry the seitan until it is heated through and slightly crispy, about 4 minutes.
Pour the sauce mixture over the stir-fried seitan and vegetables. Stir everything to coat well, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly, about 2 minutes.
Season with ground black pepper to taste and sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced scallions.
Serve hot over cooked rice or noodles, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
284 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.8 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 834 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.2 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.8 g | ||
| Protein | 21.9 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 53 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 472 mg | 10% | |
*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.
