Vegetarian Beef Yakiniku

Experience the bold and savory flavors of Japanese cuisine with this Vegetarian "Beef" Yakiniku, a plant-based twist on a beloved classic. Made with protein-packed seitan and a rich, umami-filled marinade of soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger, this dish delivers all the irresistible tastes of traditional yakiniku without the meat. Paired with vibrant stir-fried vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, and mushrooms, it’s a hearty, wholesome meal that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare in under 40 minutes. Perfectly served over fluffy rice and garnished with sesame seeds and scallions, this dish is ideal for vegetarians or anyone looking to explore new flavors. Whether for a weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing dish to impress, this Vegetarian "Beef" Yakiniku is sure to delight the taste buds.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams Seitan
• 60 milliliters Soy sauce
• 30 milliliters Mirin
• 15 milliliters Sesame oil
• 15 grams Brown sugar
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
• 2 Scallions, sliced
• 1 Sweet bell pepper, sliced
• 1 Zucchini, sliced
• 100 grams Button mushrooms, sliced
• 2 cups Cooked rice, for serving

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Stir well until the sugar is dissolved to create the marinade.

Step 2

Cut the seitan into thin strips and add them to the marinade. Toss the seitan strips until well coated. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.

Step 3

While the seitan is marinating, prepare the vegetables: slice the bell pepper, zucchini, and button mushrooms. Set aside.

Step 4

Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seitan strips, cooking for about 3-4 minutes until browned on one side. Turn and cook for another 2 minutes on the other side. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Step 5

In the same pan, add the sliced vegetables and stir-fry for about 5 minutes until they are just tender yet still crispy.

Step 6

Add the cooked seitan back to the pan with the vegetables. Add the sesame seeds and sliced scallions. Stir everything together and cook for 1 more minute to combine the flavors.

Step 7

Serve the vegetarian yakiniku immediately over cooked rice, garnishing with additional sliced scallions and sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1301.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1492.4

Total Fat 24.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2423.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 193.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.8g	0%
Total Sugars 40.4g
Protein 126.2g	0%

Vitamin D 10IU	0%
Calcium 358.3mg	0%
Iron 15.7mg	0%
Potassium 1554.3mg	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: 14.6%

Protein: 33.7%

Carbs: 51.7%