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  "slug": "garlic-butter-vegan-steak-bites",
  "title": "Garlic-Butter Steak Bites with Mushrooms",
  "description": "Prepared steak-style bites with mushrooms and a savory skillet sauce.",
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  "recipeYield": "8–10 servings",
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    "8–10 servings",
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    "2 pounds prepared vegan steak bites",
    "1 large onion, sliced",
    "12–16 ounces mushrooms, sliced",
    "5 cloves garlic, minced",
    "3 tablespoons olive oil",
    "4 tablespoons vegan butter",
    "1 cup vegetable broth",
    "3 tablespoons soy sauce",
    "1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce (optional)",
    "1 teaspoon smoked paprika",
    "1 teaspoon dried thyme",
    "½ teaspoon rosemary",
    "½ teaspoon black pepper",
    "1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water, optional"
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    "Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.",
    "Add vegan steak bites in batches, browning them according to package directions. Remove from skillet.",
    "Add sliced onions and mushrooms. Cook 7–10 minutes until mushrooms release their moisture and brown.",
    "Add garlic, paprika, thyme and rosemary. Cook 1 minute.",
    "Stir in vegetable broth, soy sauce and optional Worcestershire sauce.",
    "Simmer 3–5 minutes to concentrate the flavors.",
    "Stir in vegan butter.",
    "For a thicker sauce, add the cornstarch slurry and simmer until glossy.",
    "Return steak bites to the skillet and toss until coated and heated through."
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        "1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce (optional)",
        "1 teaspoon smoked paprika",
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        "½ teaspoon rosemary",
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    "Uses a prepared vegan product; follow its package cooking instructions."
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