Beyond Steak

Beyond Meat has rolled out a new range of plant-based steak products, now available at Sprouts Farmers Market across the US. Instead of hacking apart an animal for muscle tissue, these pre-seasoned, high-protein bites offer bold flavours without the baggage.  

Two Flavours, No Slaughter  

The latest lineup includes Beyond Steak Chimichurri, described as "bold and bright," and Beyond Steak Korean BBQ-Style, which leans sweet and tangy. Both are based on Beyond Meat’s Plant-Based Seared Tips - so no, they don’t look like a slab of flesh, but they deliver the taste and texture people crave without the bloodshed.  

What’s Inside?  

These steak pieces are made from wheat gluten, fava bean protein, sunflower oil, and a blend of herbs and spices. A single 88g serving packs 20g of protein, contains no cholesterol, and keeps saturated fat down to just 1g. The sodium sits at 0.3g per serving - technically just above the "low salt" threshold, but miles below the sodium bombs lurking in actual meat products.  

Beyond Meat isn’t just making animal-free alternatives; it’s securing official recognition. Both products are certified by the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association as smarter choices.  

The Shift to “Clean Label”  

The latest Beyond Steak range is part of Beyond Meat’s move towards simpler, “clean label” products - aka, ingredients you’d recognise to appease the "anything I can't spell must be bad" crowd. This approach also extends to their burgers and sausages, which now feature avocado oil for lower saturated fat and a reduced salt content.  

In 2024, the company launched Beyond Sun Sausage, a plant-based breakfast option made with fava beans, lentils, and yellow peas - no tortured pig required.  

The Future of Alt Meat?  

Beyond Meat is also working on a new mycelium-based whole-cut steak. If you’re unfamiliar, mycelium (a fancy name for mushroom roots) creates a naturally meaty texture when grown through fermentation. Unlike animal flesh, it’s packed with protein, fibre, and minerals while staying low in fat and cholesterol.  

Bottom line? People don’t need to rip muscle off an animal’s bones to enjoy steak. Beyond Meat keeps proving it, one plant-based innovation at a time.