Vegan Mushroom Pepper Steak

Vegan Pepper Steak with mushrooms and onions served over rice and garnished with sliced green onions.

5 from 4 votes

Vegan Mushroom Pepper Steak

Vegan Pepper Steak with Mushrooms is a one pot, "meaty" vegetarian dish. It's loaded with mushrooms, peppers, and onions and has great depth of flavor. Served over rice, it's total comfort food.

Prep Time10

Cook Time35

Total Time45

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegan

Servings:

Calories: 208kcal

Author: Jenn Sebestyen

Equipment

Large non-stick skillet

Ingredients

1 package (10 oz) sliced mushrooms
2 tablespoons olive oil use water or veggie broth for an oil-free option
1 yellow onion sliced thin
1 green bell pepper seeded and cut into bite-size pieces
1 red bell pepper seeded and cut into bite-size pieces
1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
1 can (15 oz) tomato purée or tomato sauce optional
3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari or liquid aminos
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
2 dashes liquid smoke optional
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups cooked rice for serving, optional
2-3 green onions sliced, for serving, optional

Instructions

Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat on the stove. Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté, stirring frequently, until cooked down, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the mushrooms to a plate or bowl and set aside.
In the same pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté 4 to 5 minutes, until softened and translucent. Add the chopped bell peppers and sauté another 3 to 4 minutes.
Add the diced tomatoes, tomato purée, if using, soy sauce, pure maple syrup, and liquid smoke, if using. Bring to a simmer, then turn down the heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thickened.
Add the mushrooms, stir to combine, and simmer another 2 to 3 minutes to heat through.
Serve hot over rice and garnished with sliced green onions.

Notes

~ For a gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce.

~ For an oil-free option, use water or vegetable broth to sauté the vegetables.

~ I like this dish extra saucy. If you like a more traditional stir fry sauce, leave out the tomato purée.

~ Taste and adjust seasoning, adding extra soy sauce or salt and pepper, if needed.

Nutrition facts calculated for Vegan Pepper Steak sauce only, not including any rice or green onions for serving.

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