Vegetarian Classic Beef BBQ
Satisfy your BBQ cravings with the irresistible flavor of our Vegetarian Classic Beef BBQ, a mouthwatering plant-based twist on a beloved cookout favorite. Featuring hearty plant-based ground beef, smoky BBQ sauce, and a touch of liquid smoke for that authentic grill-kissed aroma, this recipe delivers all the bold, savory goodness you expect from BBQ—without the meat. Infused with garlic, onions, and red bell pepper for a medley of textures and tastes, this dish comes together in just 35 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Nestled in toasted burger buns and topped with crisp lettuce and juicy tomato slices, these vegan-friendly BBQ sandwiches are sure to become a family classic. Ideal for plant-based eaters and flexitarians alike, this crowd-pleaser captures the true spirit of barbecue in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz plant-based ground beef
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp liquid smoke
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
- 4 pieces burger buns
- 4 pieces lettuce leaves
- 1 large, sliced tomato
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Add plant-based ground beef to the skillet, breaking it into crumbles with a wooden spoon. Cook for about 7-8 minutes until browned.
Mix in the BBQ sauce, soy sauce, liquid smoke, smoked paprika, ground black pepper, and salt. Stir to combine all ingredients.
Add the diced red bell pepper and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Toast the burger buns lightly in a separate pan or toaster.
Assemble the BBQ sandwiches by placing a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun, topping with a generous portion of the vegetarian BBQ mixture, and adding slices of tomato.
Top with the other half of the bun and serve the Vegetarian Classic BBQ immediately while hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2206 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 105.7 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.7 g | 144% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7111 mg | 309% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 227.8 g | 83% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.4 g | 98% | |
| Total Sugars | 96.9 g | ||
| Protein | 104.8 g | 210% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 591 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 26.5 mg | 147% | |
| Potassium | 2895 mg | 62% | |
*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.
