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The Best Vegan Korean “Beef”- Easy Weeknight Meal

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This Vegan Korean Beef is uses textured vegetable protein (TVP) to replicate beef and is combined with a sauce that is the perfect blend of sweet, savory and spice. Your healthy dinner will be on the table in only 20 minutes. That’s faster than takeout!

Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cups hydrated textured vegetable protein (TVP)
  • 3 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp fresh grated ginger 
  • 1 tbsp mirin
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup soya sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp liquid smoke (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried chilli flakes (or to taste)

To serve:

  • 4 cups basmati rice (cooked or reheated)
  • 2–3 green onions thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • dried chillies (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Rehydrate TVP according to package directions. Skip this step if using pre-packed vegan beef crumbles.
  2. Cook basmati rice according to package directions or reheat frozen rice *see tip in blog post
  3. Heat a wok or skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil, diced onion and sauté until onions are translucent and starting to caramelize.
  4. Add rehydrated TVP or beef crumbles and garlic. Sauté for 5-6 mins stirring occasionally until TVP browns slightly.
  5. To a small bowl add fresh ginger, mirin, brown sugar, soya sauce (or tamari), sesame oil, liquid smoke (if using), black pepper, dried chilli flakes. Stir until combined.
  6. Pour sauce over the cooked TVP in the skillet. Stir well. Continue to sauté until sauce caramelizes and liquid is absorbed (4-5 mins).
  7. Serve over cooked rice and top with sesame seeds, sliced green onion and more chilli’s (if desired).

Notes

If you are sensitive to spice or cooking for children, leave out the red chilli flakes. Instead sprinkle on after serving to taste.

Adapted from: Lord Byrons’s Kitchen

Find it online: https://susancooksvegan.com/the-best-vegan-korean-beef-easy-weeknight-meal/