Vegetarian Beef Yakiniku
Craving the bold, savory flavors of Japanese yakiniku but seeking a plant-based twist? This **Vegetarian "Beef" Yakiniku** recipe delivers all the smoky, umami notes of the classic dish without the meat! Made with tender seitan marinated in a rich blend of soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger, it’s packed with flavor and perfectly complemented by stir-fried bell peppers, zucchini, and mushrooms. Finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and fresh scallions, this dish is quick to prepare—ready in just 35 minutes—and is served over steamed rice for a hearty, satisfying meal. Whether you're a vegetarian or just looking to add a meat-free option to your weeknight dinner rotation, this recipe is a must-try! Keywords: vegetarian yakiniku, Japanese-inspired dish, homemade seitan recipe, plant-based yakiniku, easy vegetarian dinner recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Seitan
- 60 milliliters Soy sauce
- 30 milliliters Mirin
- 15 milliliters Sesame oil
- 15 grams Brown sugar
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 2 Scallions, sliced
- 1 Sweet bell pepper, sliced
- 1 Zucchini, sliced
- 100 grams Button mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Stir well until the sugar is dissolved to create the marinade.
Cut the seitan into thin strips and add them to the marinade. Toss the seitan strips until well coated. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.
While the seitan is marinating, prepare the vegetables: slice the bell pepper, zucchini, and button mushrooms. Set aside.
Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seitan strips, cooking for about 3-4 minutes until browned on one side. Turn and cook for another 2 minutes on the other side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
In the same pan, add the sliced vegetables and stir-fry for about 5 minutes until they are just tender yet still crispy.
Add the cooked seitan back to the pan with the vegetables. Add the sesame seeds and sliced scallions. Stir everything together and cook for 1 more minute to combine the flavors.
Serve the vegetarian yakiniku immediately over cooked rice, garnishing with additional sliced scallions and sesame seeds if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1492 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.2 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2423 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 193.3 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.4 g | ||
| Protein | 126.2 g | 252% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 358 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 15.7 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 1554 mg | 33% | |
*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.
