These Baked Portobello Steaks are juicy, meaty, and seasoned to perfection. Enjoy these flavorful vegan steaks with your favorite sides, pastas, and grains for a delicious and filling meal.
These Baked Portobello Steaks are so simple and pack in a lot of flavor. These mushrooms are a great vegan alternative to meat because they offer a satisfying and meaty texture that can be used in lots of dishes. Their earthy flavor is complemented by the seasonings and fresh herbs in this recipe for a truly scrumptious meal.
This recipe is really easy to vary based on your pantry ingredients and what you plan to serve these Baked Portobello Steaks with. I used my favorite BBQ seasoning, but you can use whichever fits your tastes or even make your own. This dish is so easy to make and uses just a handful of ingredients to make it nice and simple. You can enjoy it with all your favorite salads, sides, grains, and pastas.
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What you'll need
- Portobello mushrooms.
- BBQ seasoning. Use your favorite kind. I like this BBQ seasoning.
- Salt & Pepper. Use freshly ground pepper, if possible.
- Fresh rosemary. Adds a nice aroma.
- Olive Oil. Or another oil of your choice.
How to make it
1. Gently wash the portobellos and pat them dry with paper towels. Remove the stems and some of the white flesh around the rim.
2. Place the mushrooms gill side up on a baking tray and season with BBQ seasoning, salt, and pepper.
3. Add rosemary leaves on top and drizzle them with olive oil (about ½ tbsp. per mushroom).
4. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes. Remove the baked rosemary leaves before serving.
Tips for the best Baked Portobello Steaks
- Choose the best mushrooms. To buy the best portobellos, choose ones with a firm cap that is uniform in color and slightly tacky to the touch. They should not be slimy.
- Pat the Portobellos dry. Drying any excess water from the mushrooms will allow the seasoning and oil to adhere better to them. This will also keep the mushrooms from steaming in the oven.
- Use fresh rosemary. You just can't get as much flavor from dried herbs as you do from fresh. If possible, use fresh springs of rosemary to impart the best flavor and aroma into this dish.
- Don't skimp on the oil. Make sure each mushroom gets about half a tablespoon so they stay moist throughout the cooking. This is what gives these mushrooms their delicious "meaty" texture.
Add-ins and Substitutes
- Add other vegetables. You can bake these seasoned portobello steaks with other veggies as well. On the same pan, add cubed sweet potato, asparagus, or broccoli. Adjust cook time as needed.
- Substitute other seasonings. You can also make this Baked Portobello Steaks recipe with other spices, such as garlic powder, cayenne pepper, or paprika. Use your preferred BBQ seasoning.
- Add vinegar. A sweet or acidic vinegar will add great flavor to these portobello mushrooms. Try balsamic vinegar, white wine vinegar, or even lemon juice.
- Use other fresh herbs. Besides rosemary, you could substitute fresh basil leaves, thyme, oregano, or parsley.
How to Store
These Baked Portobello Steaks can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will last for about 2 days, but are best when eaten fresh. To reheat them, just place them in the oven to heat until warmed through, or in a pan on the stovetop to heat. If you like, you can even give the mushrooms a light char this way.
How to Serve these Baked Portobello Steaks
- With potatoes. These Baked Portobello Steaks taste delicious with Baked Potatoes, Garlic Smashed Potatoes, or Vegan Scalloped Potatoes.
- Alongside vegetables. With these Portobello Steaks as the main dish, serve some roasted vegetables on the side, including asparagus, Simple Roasted Broccoli, or even Vegetable Skewers.
- With noodles. Try this recipe served with Pasta with Roasted Pepper Sauce, Spaghetti Aglio e Olio with Spinach, and Creamy Zucchini Pasta.
- Over grains. Plate these mushrooms with your favorite grain, such as rice, quinoa, bulgur, amaranth, or sorghum. They will go great with this Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad, Spinach Rice, and Quick and Tasty Bulgur Salad.
These Baked Portobello Steaks are satisfying and delicious. I hope you enjoy this simple recipe as much as my family and I do.
More tasty vegan mushroom recipes:
- Tomato Mushroom Spinach Pasta
- Mushroom Stew
- Baked Portobello Mushrooms
- Vegan Mushroom Sauce
- Grilled Portobello Mushrooms
Baked Portobello Steaks
Ingredients
- 4 medium portobello mushroom caps
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 tbsp. BBQ seasoning (use your favorite kind)
- ½ tsp. sea salt or to taste
- ¼ tsp. pepper or to taste
- 2 tbsp. fresh rosemary leaves
Instructions
- Gently wash the portobellos and pat them dry with paper towels. Remove the stems and some of the white flesh around the rim.
- Place the mushrooms gill side up on a baking tray and season with BBQ seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add rosemary leaves on top and drizzle them with olive oil (about ½ tbsp. per mushroom).
- Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes. Remove the baked rosemary leaves before serving.
Notes
Add-ins and Substitutes
- Add other vegetables. You can bake these seasoned portobello steaks with other veggies as well. On the same pan, add cubed sweet potato, asparagus, or broccoli. Adjust cook time as needed.
- Substitute other seasonings. You can also make this Baked Portobello Steaks recipe with other spices, such as garlic powder, cayenne pepper, or paprika. Use your preferred BBQ seasoning.
- Add vinegar. A sweet or acidic vinegar will add great flavor to these portobello mushrooms. Try balsamic vinegar, white wine vinegar, or even lemon juice.
- Use other fresh herbs. Besides rosemary, you could substitute fresh basil leaves, thyme, oregano, or parsley.
This made me go to the store. I want these tonight
Haha! Happy cooking, Casey!
Just what I was looking for. The family loved it. I used buttery steakhouse seasoning, pepper and the oil/rosemary. Perfect as a "steak". They didn't even miss the meat. Served with baked potatoes and roasted butternut squash.
That's so great to hear! Thanks, Brenda!
These were outstanding!
Thank you so much, Jason!