Vegan Ground Beef with Peas
Satisfy your cravings with this hearty and flavorful Vegan Ground Beef with Peas, a plant-based twist on a classic comfort dish. Perfectly browned vegan ground beef is sautéed with fragrant garlic and onion, then blended with tender peas, soy sauce, and rich tomato paste to create a savory, umami-packed filling. Enhanced with warm spices like cumin and smoked paprika, this quick and easy recipe takes just 30 minutes from start to finish, making it ideal for busy weeknights. Garnished with fresh cilantro, it’s incredibly versatile—serve it as a standalone dish, a taco or wrap filling, or even over rice or quinoa for a satisfying vegan meal. Whether you're meal prepping or cooking for your family, this high-protein, vegan-friendly recipe is sure to impress!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 ounces vegan ground beef
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Directions
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until translucent.
Step 3
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4
Add the vegan ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula.
Step 5
Cook the vegan ground beef for about 5-7 minutes, stirring often, until it is browned and cooked through.
Step 6
Mix in the thawed peas, soy sauce, and tomato paste, stirring to combine well.
Step 7
Sprinkle the ground cumin, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt over the mixture.
Step 8
Continue to cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Step 9
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped fresh cilantro.
Step 10
Serve hot, and enjoy your Vegan Ground Beef with Peas as a main dish or as a filling for tacos, wraps, or bowls.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (823.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1397.2 |
| Total Fat 91.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 21.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3712.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 86.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 28.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 21.2g | |
| Protein 87.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 339.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2385.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories