Vegetarian Black Bean Beef

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this quick and flavorful Vegetarian Black Bean Beef recipe—a plant-based twist on the classic! Made with savory plant-based ground "beef," hearty black beans, and a medley of bold Asian-inspired flavors like soy sauce, hoisin, and sesame oil, this dish delivers all the umami goodness without the meat. Fresh red bell peppers and green onions add vibrant color and crunch, while a cornstarch slurry creates a velvety sauce that clings to every bite. Ready in just 35 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy nights yet sophisticated enough to impress. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a satisfying vegetarian meal that even carnivores will love! Keywords: Vegetarian Black Bean Beef, plant-based recipe, Asian-inspired, meatless dinner ideas, quick vegetarian meal, easy weeknight dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
• 8 ounces plant-based ground 'beef'
• 15 ounces canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 3 green onions, sliced
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 3

Add the plant-based ground 'beef' to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned.

Step 4

Stir in the diced red bell pepper and cook for another 3 minutes until slightly softened.

Step 5

Add the drained black beans, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and rice vinegar to the skillet. Stir well to combine all ingredients.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the water to create a slurry. Pour this into the skillet and stir continuously until the sauce thickens.

Step 7

Once thickened, add the sesame oil, sliced green onions, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together and cook for an additional minute.

Step 8

Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

Step 9

Serve hot with steamed rice or your choice of accompaniments.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1044.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1508.1

Total Fat 86.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.2g
Cholesterol 1.0mg	0%
Sodium 5012.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 126.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.6g	0%
Total Sugars 17.2g
Protein 73.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 331.4mg	0%
Iron 18.3mg	0%
Potassium 2330.0mg	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: 49.4%

Protein: 18.5%

Carbs: 32.0%