Vegan Beef Tips and Gravy is a savory one-skillet dinner made with tender vegan steak bites simmered in a rich, deep gravy. Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta with a side of peas or green beans and a basket of warm dinner rolls.
This one-skillet dinner is easy to prepare and pure comfort food.
I like this dish because it delivers all the cozy, satisfying flavors of the classic without any of the meat. It’s easy to prepare and pure comfort food. This beef tips and gravy meal feels like Sunday dinner but it’s still easy enough for a weeknight.
Ingredients For Vegan Beef Tips and Gravy
Here’s what you will need. Exact amounts are listed in the recipe card below.
- Vegan Butter – Used in two stages for browning the steak bites and building the gravy base.
- Vegan Steak Bites – Use your favorite store-bought variety. Seitan is a great option too!
- All-Purpose Flour – This is what gives the gravy its classic, thick, rich consistency.
- Yellow Onion – Builds a savory, aromatic base for the gravy. Dice it nice and small so it melts right into the sauce.
- Fresh Garlic – Added after the onion for a deeper, more rounded flavor.
- Vegan Beef-Style Broth – The backbone of the gravy. Better Than Bouillon’s No-Beef Base is a favorite around here and widely available.
- Vegan Worcestershire Sauce – Adds depth and a subtle tang that makes the gravy taste rich and complex. The Wizard’s brand is a good one.
- Soy Sauce – Brings a savory, umami depth to the gravy.
- Kosher Salt and Ground Black Pepper – Add to taste at the end. Between the broth, Worcestershire, and tamari, you may find you need very little.
Can I add vegetables to this dish?
Absolutely! Sliced mushrooms, baby bella mushrooms, or diced carrots are all wonderful additions. Add them along with the onion in step 2.
How to Make Vegan Beef Tips and Gravy
STEP ONE: Brown the Steak Bites. Set a large deep skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter. When the butter is melted, add the steak bites and cook for 5 minutes, turning frequently until browned on all sides. Remove from the skillet and set aside. Do not wipe out the skillet: those browned bits add flavor to the gravy.
STEP TWO: Soften the Onion. Add the remaining tablespoon of vegan butter to the skillet. When melted, add the chopped onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
STEP THREE: Build the Gravy Base. Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Cooking the flour first removes the raw taste and gives the gravy a rich, smooth consistency.
STEP FOUR: Add the Liquids. Whisk in the beef-style broth, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce until smooth.
STEP FIVE: Simmer. Return the steak bites to the skillet and stir to coat. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover with the lid slightly ajar, leaving a little space for steam to escape, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until the gravy is rich and thick.
STEP SIX: Finish and Serve. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.
Tips for the Best Vegan Beef Tips and Gravy
- Don’t wipe out the skillet after browning the steak bites. Those caramelized bits on the bottom of the pan add real depth to the gravy.
- Cook the flour for the full 2 minutes before adding liquid. This eliminates any raw flour taste and ensures a smooth, rich gravy.
- Stir every 5 minutes during the simmer. The gravy is thick and will stick to the bottom of the pan if left unattended.
- Season at the end. Between the broth, Worcestershire, and tamari, you may find adding more seasoning is not necessary.
Storage and Reheating
- Leftovers keep well in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat on the stovetop over low heat with a small splash of broth or water to loosen the gravy.
- For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months and thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
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Vegan Beef Tips and Gravy Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter divided
- 9 ounces plant-based steak bites
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup yellow onion chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 cups vegan beef-style broth
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vegan Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- kosher salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the steak bites. Melt 1 tablespoon of vegan butter in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add the vegan steak bites and cook for 5 minutes, turning frequently until browned on all sides. Remove from the skillet and set aside. Do not wipe out the skillet — those browned bits add flavor to the gravy.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of vegan butter to the skillet. When melted, add the chopped onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Cooking the flour first removes the raw taste and gives the gravy a rich, smooth consistency.
- Whisk in the beef-style broth, Worcestershire sauce, and tamari until smooth.
- Return the steak bites to the skillet and stir to coat. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover with the lid slightly ajar and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until the gravy is rich and thick.
- Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.
Nutrition
This post was updated February 23, 2026.
thiswifecooks
Hi Lynn! Thank you! All ingredient amounts are listed on the printable recipe card. 🙂
thiswifecooks
Hi Tracey – The printable recipe card is located at the bottom of the post.
Wendy
This recipe was delicious! And so easy to follow. The only change I made was to add some fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced. Yum! Thank you.
thiswifecooks
I’m so glad you enjoyed it and I love your addition of fresh mushrooms!
Stephanie hezel
This turned out excellent! I didn’t have all of the ingredients…. So did a few substitutions 🙂 For the broth, I used a cup and a 1/2 of water, half a cup of Is dry red wine, a teaspoon of the Better than Bouillon No Chicken base, and a teaspoon of the a vegetable base. Also added some Portobello mushrooms. My husband, who is not a vegetarian, said this could compete with any of the meat versions he has had! Thank you Holly! Great recipe!
thiswifecooks
I love this! Thank you so much! I like your addition of mushrooms, too!
Mary Roya
I was surprised by the sweet taste. But still a great taste. I accidentally used coconut cream instead of coconut milk. Hubby liked it, so it was a success.
thiswifecooks
Thanks, Mary! Coconut cream would definitely make this dish sweeter. I’m glad it still worked! 😊