This one's dedicated to all the vegans who are former meat lovers, because contrary to what many people believe, most vegans don't become vegan because they don't like meat.
The great news is that you can easily be vegan and still enjoy meaty texture in your food by using ready-made vegan meat substitutes, tofu, tempeh, textured vegetable protein, "meaty' fruits and vegetables like mushrooms, cauliflower, and jackfruit, or by making our own vegan "meat" alternatives from ingredients like vital wheat gluten.
Whether you are looking for some protein-packed, hearty, and meaty vegan recipes to satisfy your own cravings, or recipes to keep the carnivores in your life happy when it's your turn to cook, I've got you covered with these vegan recipes for meat lovers!
Vegan Beef
Mouthwateringly good vegan beef that's perfectly tender and simple to make. Use this versatile beef seitan recipe to make a classic vegan beef roast with all the trimmings, use as a substitute for beef in your favorite recipes, or slice it like deli-meat for sandwiches.
make this recipeVegan Sausage Recipe
Homemade hearty and meaty Vegan Sausages. Easy to make, budget-friendly, freezer-friendly and packed with flavour. This vegan sausage recipe is just perfect for breakfast, weeknight dinners or grilling!
make this recipeVegan Chicken Breasts
Foolproof Vegan Chicken Breasts with chicken flavour and texture you never dreamt possible! This seitan chicken recipe is super high in protein, easy to make, freezer friendly, and a great vegan substitute for chicken in any recipe. Serve whole, slice, dice or make vegan shredded chicken.
make this recipeVegan Ham
Amazing Vegan ham complete with maple brown sugar glaze! This seitan ham is sticky, tender, juicy, smoky sweet, perfectly meaty, and absolutely delicious! Perfect for the holidays, slicing as deli meat, or for use in recipes that call for cooked ham or bacon. No steaming involved!
make this recipeVegan Roast
A simple, easy, rustic and hearty Vegan Roast that's sliceable, ultra tender and full of flavour. Just perfect for serving with copious amounts of gravy, roast potatoes and all the trimmings. Leftovers are great in sandwiches too!
make this recipeVegan Hamburger Helper
Vegan Hamburger Helper is a one-pot, super easy, 25 minute recipe that the whole family will love. It's "meaty", cheesy, saucy and SO good!
make this recipeVegan Sausage Casserole
Rich and exceptionally delicious Vegan Sausage Casserole. This is an easy, family-friendly recipe that's satisfying, big on flavour and made in less than an hour!
make this recipeBeyond Meat Meatloaf
Vegan friendly Beyond Meat Meatloaf that's juicy, packed with flavour, perfectly tender and slices perfectly without crumbling. All finished off with a sticky caramelized meatloaf glaze!
make this recipeVegan Irish Stew
This one-pot, hearty Vegan Irish Stew is so flavourful and can be made on the stove, in an Instant Pot, or in a slow cooker. Vegan-friendly Guinness gives an incredibly rich, deep flavour to the gravy and it's loaded with chunky, sweet, tender vegetables. Make it with just veg, or add some optional vegan "meat" or mushrooms to make it even more satisfying and flavourful!
make this recipeGluten-Free Seitan Roast
Now you can make seitan without the gluten! This Gluten-Free Seitan Roast has a deep meaty flavour, a soft, meaty, slightly chewy texture and is just perfect for slicing and serving for holiday dinners or Sunday roasts.
make this recipeBaked Tofu
Easy Baked Tofu that really delivers on flavour! This is how I satisfy my sticky, delicious tofu cravings when I don't have time to press it or let it marinade for hours.
make this recipeVegan Italian Sausage Pasta Soup
One-pot Vegan Italian Sausage Pasta Soup! It's hearty, rustic and comforting, with a creamy tomato-y soup base, lots of herbs and garlic, vegan sausage chunks and pasta. Ultimate vegan comfort food!
make this recipeLentil Shepherd’s Pie
The ultimate Vegan Lentil Shepherd's Pie featuring rich, flavourful, saucy lentils topped with fluffy, creamy mashed potatoes & baked until deliciously golden brown & crispy. Easy, healthy, comforting and filling!
make this recipeVegan Instant Pot Portobello Pot Roast
The ultimate one pot family meal – Vegan Instant Pot Portobello Pot Roast! We’re talking meaty portobello mushrooms, meltingly tender vegetables and a thick, really rich and flavourful gravy. Plus as well as tasting amazing, it’s super easy, quick and convenient with minimal washing up. A big YES PLEASE on all counts!
make this recipeVegan Meatloaf with Gravy
This vegan meatloaf is incredibly easy to make & is sure to please with it's deep & savoury flavour. Serve sliced & smothered in rich, thick gravy for a truly satisfying meal!
make this recipeNutritional Yeast Tofu
The most delicious, crispy and golden Nutritional Yeast Tofu. Super quick and easy to make in an oven or air fryer, this crunchy, golden, seasoned tofu is ready to grace a multitude of dishes, or be enjoyed as a tasty snack!
make this recipePortobello Pot Roast
The ultimate one-pot family meal - Rich and hearty Vegan Portobello Pot Roast with red wine, herbs & vegetables. They all combine to make a delicious plant-based feast!
make this recipeVegan Cabbage Soup
Cozy, comforting, and super delicious Vegan Cabbage Soup. With added vegan ground "beef" it's like cabbage rolls in a bowl!
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