Meatless Chicken Fried Steak Recipe

Name: Meatless Chicken Fried Steak
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces light life beef veggie crumbles (vegetarian ground beef); 2 eggs; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1/2 red onion, chopped; 8 ounces mushrooms, sauteed; 2 teaspoons Braggs liquid aminos or 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 3 teaspoons black pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon steak seasoning; 1 1/2 cups water; 1 cup flour; 1/2 teaspoon thyme; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons salt; 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast (or other thickening agent); 3/4 cup vegetable oil

Servings: persons

12 ounces light life beef veggie crumbles (vegetarian ground beef)
2 eggs
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 red onion, chopped
8 ounces mushrooms, sauteed
2 teaspoons Braggs liquid aminos or 2 teaspoons soy sauce
3 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon steak seasoning
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons nutritional yeast (or other thickening agent)
3/4 cup vegetable oil

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["Mix""beef"" crumbles with eggs, 1/4 cup bread crumbs, red onion, mushrooms, Bragg's (or soy sauce), 1 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1 Tbs steak seasoning.", "Form into meatballs, only slightly flattened.", "Brown in a pan with about 2 Tbs oil (3-4 minutes).", "Allow to cool (a plate with a paper towel on top works best).", "For batter/breading mix water, flour, 1/4 cup bread crumbs, thyme, cayenne pepper, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 1/2 tsp black pepper, 2 tsp salt, yeast (or thinkening agent).", "Allow batter to chill in the fridge for 10 minutes.", "Heat 1/2 cup oil in a pan (do""drip test"" of batter into hot oil to be sure if it's hot enough/too hot, ect) on medium heat.", "Dredge""meatballs"" in batter and shake off any excess.", "Fry 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown on both sides.", "Place on paper towels to drain.", "Goes great with mashed potatoes and gravy.", "Hope you enjoy!"]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces light life beef veggie crumbles (vegetarian ground beef), 2 eggs, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1/2 red onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Meatless Chicken Fried Steak falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Meatless Chicken Fried Steak

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