Recipe - Vegan Asian Beef and Broccoli

Thought of this one in the grocery store when the wife and I looked at each other and said "Whats for dinner?"  First we already had cauliflower in the shopping cart.  Since we both love cauliflower we opted to skip the broccoli and make Asian beef(less) and cauliflower.  Oh so good!

What we need:

1 bag Gardein Beefless tips

1 bag frozen cauliflower (or fresh)

1 package Sunbird Beef & Broccoli seasoning mix 

couple tablespoons olive oil 

1 boil in bag brown rice

1 medium onion (cut in wedges - we forgot to add this and it was delicious without it - your call!)

Prepare rice according to package directions.  Prepare Sunbird beef & broccoli seasoning according to package directions and let stand until ready.  

When rice has 5-7 minutes left to cook begin other directions below.

(You may find a better way but using two saute pans worked well)

In saute pan heat a tablespoon or so of olive oil on med hi heat and add cauliflower and onion.  In a separate saute pan cook Gardein Beefless tips according to package directions.  Stir both frequently.  When beefless tips are done add to pan with cauliflower.  (*see additional hint below) Mix beef and broccoli seasoning mix (before adding to pan - it separates while sitting) and add to the saute pan with cauliflower, onion and beefless tips.  Stir fry for a minute or two until sauce thickens.  Serve over the brown rice.

* additional hint - take a little of the beef and broccoli seasoning mix and add to the pan you cooked the beefless tips in and heat it, stirring to loosen any drippings, then add this to the cauliflower, onion, beefless tips mixture for some extra flavor! 

This was really good, better then I expected and curbed a chinese food craving I have had for a couple weeks!

Enjoy!  Thanks for visiting the blog!  Until next time,

Kel