Easy Braised Vegetarian Pepper Beef

Braised vegetarian pepper beef is an appealing vegetarian dish with a rich, savory flavor, the pungent heat of pepper, and the chewy tenderness of vegetarian beef. Let’s discover how to make this dish through the article below!

Ingredients Needed

To make braised vegetarian pepper beef for 4 people, you will need the following ingredients:

• Dried vegetarian beef: 100g
• Black peppercorns: 1.5 tsp
• Green onions: 4 stalks
• Chili peppers: 3
• Garlic: 5 cloves
• Vegetarian seasoning powder: 1/3 tsp
• Vegetarian fish sauce: 1 tsp
• Caramel sauce: 1 tsp
• Common seasonings: sugar/salt/MSG
• Cooking oil: 4 tbsp

Ingredients for braised vegetarian pepper beef including dried soy meat, pepper, garlic, and chili

Note: You can find caramel sauce at supermarkets or make it yourself at home to ensure safety.

Steps to Prepare

Step 1: Prepare and Fry the Vegetarian Beef

• Soak the dried vegetarian beef in cold water for about 20-30 minutes until softened, then squeeze out excess water.
• Heat cooking oil in a pan, add the vegetarian beef and fry until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes, then remove and drain the oil.

Step 2: Prepare Other Ingredients

• Wash the green onions thoroughly, chop finely.
• Peel the garlic, mince finely.
• Crush the black peppercorns.

Step 3: Marinate the Vegetarian Beef

• Mix the vegetarian beef well with 1/3 tsp each of salt, MSG, vegetarian seasoning powder, sugar, ground pepper, vegetarian fish sauce, caramel sauce, and some of the minced garlic and green onion base.
• Let the beef marinate for 15-20 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Step 4: Braise the Vegetarian Beef

• Sauté the remaining minced garlic and green onion base until fragrant, then add the marinated vegetarian beef and stir-fry for about 4 minutes.
• Add water to the marinade bowl, stir well, then pour into the pan.
• Simmer over low heat for 7-10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
• Finally, add ground pepper, chili, and green onions, then turn off the heat.

Finished Dish

The completed braised vegetarian pepper beef has an attractive brown color, with chewy, flavorful beef well-infused with spices. The pungent heat of the pepper combined with the rich sauce creates a distinctive taste that is perfect with rice.

Finished bowl of braised vegetarian pepper beef with glossy sauce and green onion garnish

Conclusion

With this simple method, you can prepare a delicious and nutritious braised vegetarian pepper beef dish for your family meal. Give it a try and share your results!

Recipe and images referenced from YouTube channels [MÓN NGON DỄ LÀM] and [Món chay ngon dễ làm – Thanh cooking]