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Easy Vegan Korean Beef

This easy vegan Korean beef is so delicious, flavorful, and only takes one pan to make. It's the perfect easy weeknight dinner!
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bowl of vegan beef over rice with chopsticks
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 1/4 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger (or 1/2 tsp fresh grated garlic)
  • 8 oz vegan beef crumbles  (I used Alpha Foods plant based crumbles)
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 3 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp gochugaru, or to taste (or red pepper flakes)
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, make the sauce by adding the brown sugar, soy sauce, gochugaru, and sesame oil. Stir and set aside. 
  • In a large skillet over medium high heat, add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. Then add the onions. Saute until starting to brown. Add the garlic and ginger. Saute for 30 seconds. 
  • Add the plant based beef crumbles. Saute for 4-5 minutes. Then add the brown sugar, soy sauce, and gochugaru. Saute for 3 more minutes. 
  • Add the green onions and sesame oil. Stir until combined. Turn off heat and serve over rice. Enjoy! You can top it with more green onions and sesame seeds on top if you’d like. 
Servings: 4