MEATLESS BEEFLESS TIPS

MEATLESS BEEFLESS TIPS

Gardein brand beefless tips sauteed in a  BLACK & RED BARBECUE SAUCE. Garnished with scallion and sesame seed! Serve alone, or with a side of rice and/or veggies!

Serves 2

Black & Red Barbecue Sauce – makes about 1-1/2 cups

1/3 c. ketchup

2 T. prepared yellow mustard

1/3 c. Red Russian Dressing (for salads)

2 T. black strap molasses

1 T. Worcestershire sauce

2 t. liquid smoke

1/4 c. dark brown sugar

1/4 c. white sugar

3 T. Balsamic vinegar

1/2 t. salt

1 t. garlic powder

lots of freshly ground black pepper

Combine all ingredients in bowl, stirring after each addition and till smooth and evenly incorporated. Adjust for salt. Take out 3/4 cup for this dish, then store remainder in covered container in refrigerator for another use.

9 oz. pkg. froz. Gardein Home Style Beefless Tips

olive oil for frying

thinly sliced scallion

sesame seed (white)

In large skillet, over medium heat, drizzle 2-3 tablespoons olive oil. Heat till very hot, then add frozen beefless tips all at once. Saute on most sides till tender, hot and charred in some places.

Add 3/4 c. barbecue sauce to skillet. Immediately cover tightly with lid, then shake pan around on burner to coat beefless tips. Cook, covered, about 1 minute, then remove from heat. Stir, then lift tips to individual serving plates, along with a little extra sauce. Sprinkle with thinly sliced scallion and sesame seed.

Notes: Serve alone or with a side of rice and/or veggies.