Thinking about trying Beyond Steak Plant-Based Seared Tips but don't want to spend money without knowing anything about it? Read our review to find out if it’s any good.
This post is not sponsored; just our honest opinions.
Beyond Beef launched in the United States in 2012 with their first item being a chicken alternative. We became familiar with the brand in 2014 with the launch of Beyond Burger.
Beyond Steak is plant-based seared steak tips designed to look and taste like real steak. Made from all plant-based ingredients, they cook in just 5 minutes.
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Ingredients
Ingredients Are Vegan, Soy-Free & Kosher with 0g cholesterol, 6g of fat and 21g of plant-based protein per ¾ cup serving.
- Water
- Wheat Gluten
- Faba Bean Protein
- Expeller-Pressed Canola Oil
- Salt
- Natural Flavor
- Spices - Garlic Powder, Onion Powder
- Pomegranate Concentrate
- Yeast Extract
- Sunflower Lecithin
- Fruit and Vegetable Juice Color
Price
$9.99 per 10 ounce package at our local Sprouts Farmers Market.
Nutrition
Nutrition (per ¾ cup (88g)/3 servings): 170 calories, 21g protein, 6g fat, 0g carbs, 2g fiber, 20g calcium and 300mg sodium
Packaging
A resealable plastic bag located in the frozen aisle of the grocery store.
Suggested Uses
- Fajita
- Steak Burrito
- Tacos
- Stir Fry
- Salads
Recommend Cooking Methods
Beyond Steak is meant to be cooked from frozen, as indicated on the storage and prep instructions on the back of the packaging.
Skillet
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Lightly oil the skillet. Add frozen Beyond Steak™ and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Season to your liking and enjoy.
Air Fryer
In a single layer, add frozen Beyond Steak™ to air fryer basket. Set air fryer temperature to 350˚F and time to 4-5 minutes and cook. Season to your liking and enjoy.
Microwave and Oven
Beyond Meat, Inc. doesn’t recommended cooking it in a microwave or oven.
Where To Purchase
Beyond steak substitute is available throughout the U.S. sold at Kroger, Walmart and Sprouts Farmer Market. Check out their store locator.
FAQ’S
“Switching from animal protein to a plant-based beef alternative can be a healthy choice in some ways" said Dr.Harnack, University of Minnesota School of Public Health”. According to World Health Organization there are concerns about carcinogens in red meats that may increase cancer risk. However, some plant-based products contain fillers and added sodium and may be high in saturated fats. The nutritional content of both meats and plant-based substitutes varies depending on the specific product a person chooses, read your nutritional labels to make the best personal choice.
Review
Beyond Steak is meant to resemble chopped-up pieces of steak. It’s meant to be cooked from frozen, as indicated on the prep instructions on the back of the packaging. But will it look, taste and cook like beef?
Taste - it's tender, juicy & delicious and would go well in your favorite meals such as fajitas, quesadillas, stir fries or salads
Texture - is meat like but if it contained more of the fatty bits and less of the lean meat parts. There's a little bit of a chewy, gristle feel to the pieces like we remember from real meat.
Recommendation - This is a terrific vegan meat substitute. Great for vegans or anyone trying to eat less meat. It taste great and adds a lot of flexibility in the recipes you can prepare.
We’ll continue to test this in as many recipes as we can but yes; we recommend giving it a try. We want to revisit this meat substitute because they do reformulate products occasionally.
We would love to hear from you about your experience with this plant-based meat substitute. If you had a better experience with the product please let us know in the comments below.
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