It seems like everywhere you turn at the grocery store or your local restaurant you see meat substitutes popping up. But, isn’t beef really the ultimate substitute? It can make any dish more delicious, more special, more of a celebration. 

Welcome to Beef Substitutes where we beef up classic dishes. Check out these Beef Substitutes from two of Seattle’s most creative chefs.

The Substitute: Beef Short Ribs Braised in an umami-rich Kalbi sauce before building a delicious sandwich that will be your new favorite hand-held meal. Create Chef Kaleena’s Kalbi Braised Beef Sandwiches at home!

The Substitute: Beef Oxtail, braised in an umami-rich red wine sauce. There are several beef cuts that Chef Stuart could use for this braising recipe but he chose Beef Oxtail because he says it simply has the beefiest beef flavor and it’s such a versatile cut to cook with. Create Chef Stuart’s Fire Roasted Peppers Stuffed with Wine-Braised Oxtail.

Explore more chef-created Beef Substitutes! 

Dine with Chef Kaleena at Thompson Seattle or Chef Stuart at Spinasse and Artussi