Vegan Savory Beef Bowl

Satisfy your cravings with this hearty Vegan Savory Beef Bowl, a plant-based twist on a classic favorite that’s both wholesome and bursting with flavor. Featuring savory, perfectly-seasoned plant-based ground beef sautéed with garlic, onions, soy sauce, and smoky paprika, this dish brings bold umami to every bite. Layered over nutrient-rich quinoa and topped with vibrant, tender-crisp stir-fried vegetables like broccoli, red bell peppers, and carrots, it's a colorful, protein-packed meal that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. Finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds, fresh green onions, and an optional spicy kick of sriracha, this recipe is quick to prepare in just 35 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners or meal prep. Whether you're a seasoned vegan or just exploring plant-based eating, this savory vegan bowl is guaranteed to delight your taste buds while keeping things healthy and satisfying.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams Plant-based ground beef
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 large Yellow onion, diced
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 cups Cooked quinoa
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 2 cups Broccoli florets
• 1 large Carrot, julienned
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
• 2 Green onions, sliced
• 1 teaspoon Sriracha (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent and fragrant.

Step 3

Add the plant-based ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and heated through.

Step 4

Stir in the soy sauce, maple syrup, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the mixture is well combined and the flavors meld together. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 5

In another pan, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.

Step 6

Add the broccoli florets and red bell pepper, and stir-fry for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

Step 7

Add the julienned carrot to the pan and stir-fry for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 8

To assemble the bowls, divide the cooked quinoa among four serving bowls.

Step 9

Top each bowl with a generous portion of the savory plant-based beef mixture.

Step 10

Add the stir-fried vegetables on top, sprinkling each bowl with sesame seeds.

Step 11

Garnish with sliced green onions and a drizzle of sriracha if desired for extra heat.

Step 12

Serve the bowls warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1453.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1917.1

Total Fat 105.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 27.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2786.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 173.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.9g	0%
Total Sugars 40.3g
Protein 99.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 454.9mg	0%
Iron 25.0mg	0%
Potassium 2789.7mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.4%

Protein: 19.6%

Carbs: 34.0%