Beef Swaps

There are so many incredible vegan beef swaps out there now and most health food shops and supermarkets stock them. You can find something to suit every budget as Iceland, Aldi and Lidl are now on board too! Some of the other supermarkets and health food shops also have low-cost options.

Some vegans choose not to eat meat substitutes and that’s absolutely fine too. From a health perspective it’s always better to use fresh ingredients and to cook from scratch but substitutes are great from time to time (and healthier than meat!). Here are some of our favourite beef swaps; although there are loads more to choose from!

For all of our favourite meat and dairy swaps, head to A Vegan’s Guide to…

Beef-style burgers are a great summer-time treat! BBQs are popular as the weather gets warmer and beef-style patties are a must have. These vegan-friendly beef burgers are best sandwiched in a bun with heaps of salad and some vegan mayo! There are lots of vegan beef burgers available, but here are some of Viva!’s personal favourites.

• Garden Gourmet: Sensational Burger — Available at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, The Vegan Kind
• Beyond Meat: Plant-Based Burger — Available at Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Ocado, The Vegan Kind
• Plant Menu: Ultimate No Beef Burgers — Available at Aldi
• Future Farm: Future Burgers — Available at Sainsbury’s, The Vegan Kind
• Moving Mountains: Plant-Based Burgers — Available at Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Ocado
• Plant Chef: Meat Free Burgers — Available at Tesco
• Vivera: Plant Quarter Pounders — Available at Tesco, The Vegan Kind
• Richmond: Meat-Free Burgers — Available at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Waitrose
• The Meatless Farm: Meat Free Plant Based Burgers — Available at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Ocado
• Plant Kitchen: Vegan Burgers — Available at M&S
• Birds Eye: Green Cuisine Meat-Free Burgers — Available at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Iceland, Spar, Ocado

Many delicious dishes contain meatballs — spaghetti, meatballs and mash, stews, marinara subs — to name just a few! These meatball swaps are our top picks which are perfect for these meals and more!

• Future Farm: Future Meatballs — Available at Sainsbury’s, The Vegan Kind
• Richmond: Meat-Free Meatballs — Available at Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Ocado
• Plant Menu: Meat-Free Meatballs — Available at Aldi
• Linda McCartney’s: Vegetarian Meatballs — Available at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Waitrose, Ocado
• Huvudroll: Plant Balls — Available at Ikea
• Plant Kitchen: Veggie Balls — Available at M&S, Ocado
• Birds Eye: Green Cuisine Meat-Free Meatballs — Available at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Iceland, Ocado

Vegan mince alternatives are endless! If mushroom mince or lentils aren’t for you, then there are lots of great minced beef swaps. We have put together a few of our favourites.

• Plant Revolution!: Mighty Mince — Available at Morrisons
• Beyond Meat: Plant-Based Mince — Available at Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Ocado
• Linda McCartney’s: Vegemince — Available at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Waitrose, Ocado
• Future Farm: Future Mince — Available Sainsbury’s, The Vegan Kind
• Meatless Farm: Plant-Based Mince — Available at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Ocado
• Richmond: Meat-Free Mince — Available at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Ocado

Vegan steak bakes and pies provide an easy, comforting meal. These swaps are great cruelty-free alternatives that are quick to prepare and delicious when served with a side of vegetables, healthy salad or chips! Here are some of Viva!’s favourite “steak” bakes and pies.

• Pukka: Vegan Minced Steak and Onion Pie — Available at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Co-op
• Quorn: Vegan Steak Bakes — Available at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Ocado
• Plant Menu: No Steak Bakes — Available at Aldi
• Greggs: Vegan Steak Bakes — Available at Iceland
• Plant Kitchen: No Beef Steak Pies — Available at M&S, Ocado
• Linda McCartney’s: Vegetarian Country Pies — Available at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Waitrose, Iceland, Ocado

Whether you prefer traditional beef slices or a peppery pastrami, there’s a vegan beef swap for everyone! Pair these slices with your favourite sandwich fillings for a decedent American-style sub! These are just a few of our favourite alternatives.

• Wicked Kitchen: Meat-Free Salted Beast Slices — Available at Tesco
• Squeaky Bean: NYC Deli Pastrami Style — Available at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Ocado
• VBites: Simply Beeph Slices — Available at VBites, The Vegan Kind
• Wicked Kitchen: Meat-Free Peppered Beast Slices  — Available at Tesco

Add any of these vegan beef pieces to stir-fries or salads for a tasty cruelty-free meal! You can even use them as filling for a cheat version of a “steak” and ale pie! Here are our favourites.

• Oumph!: Sticky Smokehouse Oumph! — Available at Tesco, Iceland, Ocado
• Dopsu: No-Beef Pieces — Available at Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons
• Moving Mountains: Plant-Based Tenderstrips — Available at Ocado
• Squeaky Bean: Doner Spiced Beef Style Kebab — Available at Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons

Steak and chips is one of the Nation’s favourite dishes but there’s no need to miss out with these great vegan steak swaps. Try some of our favourite swaps below.

• Plant Pioneers: Vegan Steaks — Available at Sainsbury’s
• Plant Chef: Fake Steak with Garlic Melt — Available at Tesco
• Vivera: Plant Steaks — Available at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose
• The No Meat Company: No Bull Mushroom Steaks  — Available at Asda, Iceland, Ocado

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