Vegan Stir-Fried Beef with Green Peppers

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this flavorful Vegan Stir-Fried Beef with Green Peppers, a plant-based twist on the classic Asian-inspired dish. Satisfyingly savory and slightly sweet, this recipe features tender plant-based beef strips stir-fried with vibrant green bell peppers, crunchy onions, and an aromatic blend of garlic and ginger. Tossed in a glossy, umami-rich soy sauce glaze enhanced with maple syrup and rice vinegar, this dish is a perfect balance of bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. With a quick 15-minute prep and cook time, it's a fast, healthy meal option that's gluten-free-adaptable and ideal for pairing with steamed rice or noodles. Finished with a touch of sesame oil and garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, this vegan stir-fry is an irresistible, protein-packed delight!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 g Plant-based beef strips
• 2 large Green bell peppers
• 1 medium Yellow onion
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 tbsp Ginger
• 3 tbsp Soy sauce (gluten-free if needed)
• 1 tbsp Maple syrup
• 2 tsp Rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp Cornstarch
• 3 tbsp Water
• 1 tbsp Sesame oil
• 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 1 tsp Sesame seeds
• 2 stalks Green onions

Directions

Step 1

Wash and slice the green bell peppers into thin strips.

Step 2

Peel and thinly slice the yellow onion.

Step 3

Mince the garlic and ginger.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and water until smooth to create the stir-fry sauce.

Step 5

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Step 6

Add the plant-based beef strips and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, or until slightly browned. Remove them from the pan and set aside.

Step 7

In the same skillet, add the sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.

Step 8

Add the sliced green peppers and onions to the skillet. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes, or until the vegetables are slightly tender but still crisp.

Step 9

Return the plant-based beef strips to the skillet and pour in the stir-fry sauce.

Step 10

Stir everything together and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 11

Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.

Step 12

Serve hot with steamed rice, noodles, or as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(979.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1110.0

Total Fat 59.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4225.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 72.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.7g	0%
Total Sugars 30.6g
Protein 69.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 241.4mg	0%
Iron 11.6mg	0%
Potassium 2171.0mg	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: 48.6%

Protein: 25.1%

Carbs: 26.3%