Vegan Beef Stir Fry with Bell Peppers and Onions
Dive into the vibrant flavors of this Vegan Beef Stir Fry with Bell Peppers and Onions—a plant-based twist on a takeout favorite that's as satisfying as it is healthy. Featuring tender, protein-rich plant-based beef strips paired with crisp red and green bell peppers, sweet yellow onions, and a savory garlic-ginger soy sauce, this quick and easy stir fry comes together in just 35 minutes. The silky sauce, thickened with cornstarch, effortlessly coats the vegetables and "beef," while a drizzle of fragrant sesame oil and a sprinkle of nutty sesame seeds add the perfect finishing touches. This dish is bursting with bold umami flavors, making it a perfect weeknight meal served over fluffy steamed rice or noodles. Plus, it’s entirely vegan, making it an ideal option for meatless Mondays or plant-based diets. Perfectly balanced, packed with veggies, and irresistibly flavorful, this stir fry will be your new go-to dinner recipe!
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Ingredients
- 300 grams plant-based beef strips
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 large green bell pepper
- 1 large yellow onion
- 60 ml soy sauce
- 15 ml sesame oil
- 1 inch piece ginger
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 10 grams cornstarch
- 50 ml water
- 10 grams sesame seeds
- 3 stalks green onions
- 15 ml vegetable oil
Directions
Step 1
First, prepare the vegetables: thinly slice the red and green bell peppers and the onion. Mince the garlic cloves and ginger. Slice the green onions diagonally and set aside for garnish.
Step 2
In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, water, and cornstarch until smooth. This will be your stir fry sauce.
Step 3
Heat a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.
Step 4
Add the minced garlic and ginger to the hot oil and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 5
Add the plant-based beef strips to the pan, and cook for about 3-4 minutes until they start to brown.
Step 6
Toss in the sliced bell peppers and onions, stirring constantly for another 5 minutes until they become slightly tender but still crisp.
Step 7
Pour the prepared stir fry sauce over the ingredients in the pan, stirring well to coat everything evenly.
Step 8
Allow the sauce to thicken for about 2-3 minutes, ensuring all ingredients are glazed and cooked through.
Step 9
Drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle sesame seeds over the stir fry for added flavor and texture.
Step 10
Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Step 11
Serve hot over a bed of steamed rice or your choice of noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1003.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1171.1 |
| Total Fat 64.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 17.2g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3571.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 71.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 21.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 20.5g | |
| Protein 74.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 301.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2256.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories