Beyond Steak Tips: Flavorful Marinated Beef Skewers Recipe

Make a quick, satisfying weeknight meal with Beyond Steak Tips. This easy Beyond Steak Tips recipe yields a vegan Philly cheesesteak sandwich in under 20 minutes from start to finish.

Although I’m not a huge fan of highly processed meat substitutes, my husband enjoys them. Since we follow a mostly plant-based approach, I sometimes use products like Beyond Steak Tips to make the transition easier for him and keep dinnertime simple. Today’s recipe is a vegan Philly cheesesteak made with Beyond Steak Tips—and it’s fast and flavorful.

I’m often torn when people ask my opinion about faux meats. They aren’t my first choice, but they can be a useful tool: better than animal meat for many, helpful for people new to plant-based cooking, and comforting when someone prefers familiar textures and flavors. Used occasionally, they can make switching to plant-focused eating more sustainable for families.

What are Beyond Steak Tips?

Beyond Steak™ are plant-based seared steak tips developed to resemble the flavor and texture of steak. Made from plant-derived ingredients, they cook quickly—about five minutes from frozen—and work well in fajitas, stir-fries, salads, tacos, and sandwiches. They’re a convenient option when you want a hearty, savory component in a recipe like a vegan Philly cheesesteak.

Beyond Steak Tips Ingredients

• Water
• Wheat gluten
• Faba bean protein
• Expeller-pressed canola oil
• Salt
• Natural flavor
• Less than 1% of: spice, garlic powder, onion powder, pomegranate concentrate, yeast extract, sunflower lecithin, fruit and vegetable juice color

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: ¾ cup (88g) — Servings Per Container: about 3

Amount per serving — Calories: 170

*The % Daily Value (DV) shows how a nutrient in one serving contributes to a daily diet. A 2,000-calorie day is used for general nutrition advice.

Beyond Steak Tips Recipe Ingredients

• Beyond Steak Tips: Find them in the plant-based frozen section.
• Mushrooms: Sliced cremini or your favorite variety.
• Garlic: Fresh cloves preferred, minced.
• Soy sauce: Adds umami to the steak tips.
• Vegan Worcestershire sauce: Adds sweet, salty, tangy depth.
• Salt & pepper: To taste.
• Red bell pepper: Sweet and caramelizes beautifully.
• White onion: Sweetens as it cooks.
• Jalapeños: Optional, for a touch of heat.
• French bread: Long rolls or four small rolls work well.
• Violife Smoked Provolone (optional): Or any vegan cheese you prefer.
• Banana peppers (optional): Mild, tangy topping.
• Microgreens (optional): Arugula microgreens add a fresh peppery note.

Ingredient Substitutions

• Skip the Beyond Steak Tips and increase mushrooms if you prefer no processed meat substitutes.
• Use jarred minced garlic or garlic powder in a pinch (¾ tsp garlic salt = 1 clove).
• Use tamari or liquid aminos for a gluten-free soy sauce alternative.
• Balsamic vinegar can replace vegan Worcestershire in a hurry.
• Green or baby bell peppers work in place of red bell pepper.
• Red or yellow onion are suitable substitutes for white onion.
• Serrano peppers are a similar, slightly milder alternative to jalapeños.
• Any bread or roll will work for the sandwich.
• Skip the vegan cheese or use a creamy nacho-style sauce if you prefer.
• Pepperoncinis can substitute for banana peppers.

How to Make Beyond Steak Tips Sandwich

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, 1–2 minutes.
2. Add the sliced mushrooms and frozen Beyond Steak Tips to the skillet. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring as the steak tips heat through and combine with the mushrooms.
3. Stir in soy sauce, vegan Worcestershire sauce, and season with salt and pepper.
4. In a separate skillet over medium heat, sauté the sliced onions, red bell pepper, and jalapeño until softened and slightly caramelized, about 5–7 minutes.
5. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
6. Split the French rolls and place them open-faced on the baking sheet. On one side of each roll, pile the Beyond Steak Tips and mushrooms. On the other side, add the onion and pepper mixture.
7. If using vegan cheese, place slices over the steak tips side. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the cheese melts and the bread edges are crisp.
8. Assemble the sandwich with banana peppers and microgreens if desired, cut in half, and serve.

Beyond Steak Tips Review

The steak tips cook quickly from frozen—about five minutes as the package indicates. Left unseasoned, their flavor is mild, so seasoning or a flavorful sauce is important. When properly seasoned, they absorb sauces and flavors well, similar to tofu or tempeh.

Beyond Steak Tips work well in stir-fries, fajitas, tacos, burritos, and sandwiches, and could add texture to stews or chilis. Unlike some plant-based burgers, these don’t have a raw “bloody” appearance or strong pre-cooked smell. Personally, I’d often opt for extra mushrooms, but the final sandwich was tasty and my husband loved it.

Overall verdict: my husband gives it a 9/10, while I still favor mushrooms as a 10/10.

Recipe FAQs

Tips

• Keep Beyond Steak Tips frozen until ready to cook; no thawing required.
• Vegan cheese melts well at 400°F (200°C).
• Bake the assembled bread while melting the cheese so the exterior crisps while the interior stays soft.
• Omit jalapeños or substitute milder peppers if you prefer less heat.
• If you want a sauce, BBQ sauce, mustard-dill, or a lemon-basil dressing all pair nicely—though the sandwich is great without one.

If you want something new for a weeknight, try this Beyond Steak Tips recipe—you’ll love this quick vegan Philly cheesesteak sandwich.

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📖 Recipe

Beyond Steak Tips Recipe

Kathy Carmichael

Make a quick and easy weeknight meal with Beyond Steak Tips. This vegan Philly cheesesteak comes together in under 20 minutes.

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Course Entrees, Sandwiches

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
• 10 ounces Beyond Steak Tips
• 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 Tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
• 1 white onion, thinly sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 jalapeño, deseeded and thinly sliced (optional)
• 2 long French rolls (or 4 small rolls), split
• 4 slices Violife Smoked Provolone (optional)
• ½ cup banana peppers, drained (optional)

Instructions

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the minced garlic 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
2. Add the sliced mushrooms and frozen Beyond Steak Tips; cook 5 minutes, stirring as they heat through.
3. Add soy sauce, vegan Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
4. In a separate skillet, sauté the sliced onions, red bell pepper, and jalapeño until softened, 5–7 minutes.
5. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
6. Place split rolls open-faced on the baking sheet. Pile the Beyond Steak Tips and mushrooms on one side of each roll and the onion–pepper mixture on the other side.
7. If using vegan cheese, place it over the steak tips. Bake 15 minutes or until the cheese melts and the bread edges are crisp.
8. Top with banana peppers and microgreens if desired. Close the sandwich, cut in half, and serve.

Notes

• Do not thaw the Beyond Steak Tips before cooking; cook from frozen.
• Store the product frozen until use.
• Vegan cheese melts well at 400°F (200°C).
• Baking the assembled bread while melting the cheese yields a crisp exterior and soft interior.
• Omit or swap jalapeños for milder peppers if you prefer less heat.