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    Vegan Mushroom Pepper Steak (Oil Free)

    Published: Dec 2, 2015 · Modified: Aug 28, 2020 by Jenn Sebestyen

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    Pepper Steak – veganized with mushrooms! This one pot “meaty” vegetarian dish is loaded with mushroom and peppers and has great depth of flavor. Served over rice, it’s comfort food at it’s best.

    Bowl of Vegan Mushroom Pepper Steak over white rice.

    Pepper steak was always a favorite meal growing up. It is still to this day my hubby’s favorite!

    I finally decided to recreate this dish into a healthier meatless meal. I’m happy to report that hubby loved it! In fact, he packed up some leftovers to take to work for lunch the next day all on his own – that’s a winner folks!

    With only 8 ingredients, 1 pot, and 40 minutes needed, this Vegan Mushroom Pepper Steak is a new twist on an old classic comfort food.

    Close up view of a mushroom in a bowl of Mushroom Pepper Steak

    Healthy Mushrooms

    Mushrooms contain B vitamins, potassium, selenium, protein and even Vitamin D.

    They are also very low calorie and contain no fat or cholesterol.

    Mushrooms don’t always make the perfect replacement for meat, but they work incredibly well in this dish, soaking up the flavors of the rich tomato based sauce.

    Overhead view of a Vegan Mushroom Pepper Steak w/ rice in a white bowl next to a red patterned napkin.

    Served Over Rice

    I did have to pick out the mushrooms for my mushroom-hating son, but my girls gobbled this right up. And my son loved everything else about this dish.

    I’ve found that if you add rice to pretty much any recipe and mix it all together, kids will eat it. Kids love rice. Well, mine do…but I think it’s universal.

    A bite of Vegan Mushroom Pepper Steak on a fork in a white bowl.

    Vegan Mushroom Pepper Steak

    I am drooling looking at these pics again. I wish we had more leftovers. Definitely going to have to make this again soon and add it to our favorites!

    If you give this delicious easy dish a try, please leave me a comment below with your star rating.  You can also find me on social media. Be sure to tag @veggie_inspired and #veggieinspired.

    What comfort food dish from your childhood do you remember?

    Enjoy!

    Vegan Mushroom Pepper Steak

    This one pot "meaty" vegetarian dish is loaded with mushroom and peppers and has great depth of flavor. Served over rice, it's comfort food at it's best.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: dairy free, egg free, nut free, oil free, vegan
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 122kcal
    Author: Jenn Sebestyen

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup vegetable broth (or water)
    • 1 onion (halved and cut into slices) (I used a sweet onion)
    • 2 large green peppers (seeded and cut into strips)
    • 1 ½ cups tomato puree
    • 15 oz can stewed tomatoes
    • 2 tbsp tamari
    • 1-2 tbsp vegan worcestershire sauce (Annie's brand is vegan)
    • 2 dashes liquid smoke
    • 1 package sliced mushrooms (about 12-15 oz)
    • salt/pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Heat a large pan over medium heat on the stove. Add the vegetable broth or water and the sliced onion. Cook for about 5 minutes until the onion begins to soften.
    • Add the remaining ingredients, except the mushrooms. Cover, turn down heat to med-low and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    • Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Add the mushrooms and simmer another 5 minutes.
    • Serve hot over rice.

    Notes

    Nutrition facts calculated for Mushroom Pepper Steak only, not including any rice for serving.
     
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 421mg | Potassium: 425mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 750IU | Vitamin C: 66.8mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1.8mg
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    Comments

    1. Jenelle says

      February 15, 2018 at 5:24 pm

      This looks delicious and is a great idea, however, Worcesteshire sauce is not vegan. It is made with fermented fish.

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        February 16, 2018 at 9:07 am

        Annie’s and Edward and Son’s both make a vegan worcestershire sauce.

        Reply
    2. Ioana says

      January 27, 2018 at 3:28 am

      I don’t have liquid smoke but I will try this with smoked paprika. I hope it will turn out as great as yours

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        January 27, 2018 at 9:24 am

        Smoked paprika should work too. Just taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary, before serving. Let me know how it turns out. Enjoy!

        Reply
    3. Anita Houser says

      June 17, 2017 at 8:42 am

      Made this last night. My family and I loved it (well one of my sons said it was “alright” which actually means he could eat it again (he’s typically the very ‘selective eater’). 🙂

      So 3 out of 4 LOVED it (me included). So this is a WINNER in my book. Yummy and fulfilling meal. Will definitely be making this again. I added a little bit of leftover black beans to the mix too.

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        June 17, 2017 at 9:41 am

        Thank you, Anita! I’m so happy you all loved/liked it! Enjoy your weekend!

        Reply
    4. Sophie says

      August 02, 2016 at 2:58 pm

      Hello,

      I really want to make this recipe, but i’m from the Netherlands, and i have never heard from liquid smoke or worcestershire sauce.

      Is there something i could replace this with?

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        August 02, 2016 at 4:50 pm

        Hi, Sophie. Do you have access to steak sauce? That would be a good substitute for worcestershire sauce. And you could use smoked paprika instead of the liquid smoke. Let me know how it turns out! Thanks!

        Reply
    5. Dianna says

      March 09, 2016 at 10:18 pm

      Thanks for this amazing recipe! We have made it twice now and love it.5 stars

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        March 10, 2016 at 7:32 am

        Oh good! That makes me so happy! Thank you, Dianna!

        Reply
    6. Dini @ The Flavor Bender says

      December 17, 2015 at 11:33 am

      I would LOVE this!! It looks so hearty and packed with so much flavour too! I’m already drooling thinking about it. I bet I can even get my husband to eat it!! (He is a carnivore!)

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        December 17, 2015 at 12:09 pm

        Dini, same with my hubby. He does like veggie though and he loved this! Let me know how it goes! 🙂

        Reply
    7. JanetS says

      December 07, 2015 at 11:47 am

      Made it last night & it was a hit. Loved the smokey, rich tomato flavor!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        December 07, 2015 at 11:52 am

        Thank you, Janet! I’m so happy to hear everyone loved it! You’re the best!

        Reply
    8. The Food Hunter says

      December 07, 2015 at 8:58 am

      I’m adding this to my must try list.

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        December 07, 2015 at 11:50 am

        Thanks, Theresa! I hope you love it!

        Reply
    9. Gin says

      December 07, 2015 at 1:35 am

      I love all the savory flavors you add to amp up the steakiness. I’m definitely making this (I even have mushrooms!), it sounds delicious.

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        December 07, 2015 at 11:49 am

        Thank you, Gin! I hope you love it. Please let me know how it turns out! Enjoy!

        Reply
    10. theveganistafoodie says

      December 07, 2015 at 12:05 am

      I love mushrooms. I’ve never had a vegan pepper steak. What a great idea. Looks delish. 🙂

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        December 07, 2015 at 11:49 am

        Thanks, Tish! Mushrooms are soooo good, right?!

        Reply
    11. Robyn @ Simply Fresh Dinners says

      December 06, 2015 at 4:21 pm

      Ok – one pot, 40 minutes and packed full of mushrooms?? A dinner of healthy deliciousness! I’m so making this, Jenn. I can never get enough mushrooms and I’m loving these flavors. My fav dish as a kid was chili and still is but I definitely make a healthier version than my mom did, lol.
      I can’t wait to try this. Bookmarking it for my next grocery trip. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        December 06, 2015 at 4:36 pm

        Thank you, Robyn!! I hope you love it!! Please let me know how it turns out! You know what’s funny about chili..as a kid I would only eat withOUT beans….now I eat it with ONLY beans!! LOL!

        Reply
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