Best Portobello Mushroom Steaks with a flavorful balsamic vinegar marinade. Simply perfect for the grilling season! These grilled mushrooms are vegan, gluten-free, low-carb, and easy to make with only a few ingredients! Enjoy this hearty dish with potato salad.
Grilled Portobello Mushroom Steaks
Are you excited about summer? The grilling season is here and in my opinion, there is nothing better than grilling vegan food with friends! Don’t you think so too?! Today, I have the perfect vegan side dish for you. I am talking about these grilled Portobello mushroom steaks, which will make your mouth water.
You might love the recipe as much as I do because it is:
- Meat-free, vegan, low-carb
- Hearty, flavorful, spicy
- Easy to make with simple ingredients
How To Make The Best Portobello Steaks?
Check the following step-by-step instruction photos below:
- First, remove the mushroom stems.
- Wipe the mushrooms clean (I used a brush).
- Add garlic, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, oil, and all spices to a shallow baking dish.
- Stir with a spoon or whisk.
- Add the Portobello mushrooms.
- Brush with marinade on all sides.
- Marinate for at least 10-15 minutes (or longer).
- Cook on the grill or in a skillet on the stovetop for 5 minutes (each side).
Simple Ingredients
You’ll only need 10 ingredients to make these flavorful mushroom steaks. The main ingredients are, of course, Portobello mushrooms. Mine weren’t nicely shaped, but I don’t care because even ugly produce tastes delicious, right?!
I used a mixture of gluten-free low-sodium soy sauce (you can use tamari, coconut aminos, or regular soy sauce), balsamic vinegar, and a spice mix. The spices are actually up to you. If you aren’t a fan of cumin, just leave it out. Do you love smoked paprika? Use more of it. Love it spicy? Add cayenne pepper!
You can also use garlic powder instead of fresh garlic. Both work fine! Fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary are a nice addition as well. Feel free to use any fresh or dried herbs of choice. If you have liquid smoke, add a little of it! It adds a wonderful smoky flavor.
I used olive oil, but any other oil will work as well.
Cook or Bake the Portobello Steaks
Cook the Portobello mushroom steaks in a large skillet on the stovetop or on the grill. Another option would be to bake them in the oven. I would suggest 25 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Then flip them after 15-20 minutes.
How To Serve The Mushrooms?
I served these grilled mushrooms with my favorite creamy vegan potato salad. It’s really the best side dish I can imagine, however, you can, of course, serve them with any other dish. Some ideas would be oven-baked potato wedges with guacamole! Or what about roasted homemade gnocchi?
The possibilities are endless. Here you can check out more vegan side dishes which I love! You could also make burgers and use the grilled mushrooms as vegan patties!
These Portobello Steaks Are:
- Vegan (meat-free)
- Low-carb
- Savory
- Hearty
- Satisfying
- Flavorful
- Juicy
- Comforting
- Easy to make with simple ingredients
- Perfect for the grilling season (barbecue)
Should you give these vegan steaks a try, please leave a comment below, and don’t forget to tag me in your Instagram or Facebook post with @elavegan and #elavegan because I love to see your remakes! If you love hearty side dishes, definitely also check out the following recipes:
Best Portobello Steaks
Ingredients
- 4 large portobello mushrooms (stems removed, wiped clean)
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce (see notes)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/3 tsp cumin
- 1/3 tsp smoked paprika
- Black pepper to taste
- Cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- You can watch the video in the post for visual instructions.In a baking dish whisk together balsamic vinegar, oil, soy sauce, garlic, and all spices.
- Add portobello mushrooms, use a brush to brush with the marinade on all sides.
- Marinate for at least 10-15 minutes (the longer the better). In the meantime, you can prep your favorite side dish.
- Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat and spray with cooking spray.
- Cook the portobello mushrooms on each side for about 4-5 minutes or until deep golden brown. Brush with the remaining marinade while cooking.
- I served them with homemade vegan potato salad (click for the recipe). Enjoy!
Notes
- You can use tamari, coconut aminos, or regular soy sauce (gluten-free if needed) instead of low-sodium soy sauce.
- You can also check out my Crispy Cauliflower Steaks Recipe.
- Nutrition facts are for one Portobello mushroom.
Nutrition information is an estimate and has been calculated automatically
Maria Daigle
I cant wait to try it thanks
Ela
Enjoy! 🙂
Claudia
Sooooo good! Made it on the grill. I know it wasn’t actually steak, but it had such a good flavor that I definitely didn’t care!!! We made it with sweet potatoes, great meal!
Ela
Yay! I am so glad it was a success! 🙂
Lakin
I didn’t have any balsamic vinegar so I subbed it for apple cider vinegar and brown sugar. They turned out great! My Omni girlfriend and her brother really enjoyed them, too. Will definitely be making these again for future “steak” nights. Thanks so much for sharing!
Ela
That’s awesome! I am glad you all liked them. 🙂
Josie
Wow oh wow! I loved this easy recipe and will be making it often. Thank you for helping me make this new way of eating so enjoyable.
Ela
I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Josie. 🙂
Erin
Any ideas on a substitute for the oil? Maybe leave it out or just water? Thanks for an amazing recipe! It’s people like you who make this lifestyle possible!!!
Ela
Hi Erin, you can leave it out, but they will be less tasty then.
Thanks for your kind comment. 🙂
Courtney Miller
This was such an amazing dish. Loved it, couldn’t get enough. Definitely will make this again.
Ela
Awesome! I am glad you loved it, Courtney. 🙂
Olga
Had it yesterday with a side of grilled local asparagus and a fresh salad. Best Portobello recipe I tried so far. Thank you from Kiev!
Ela
That’s awesome, Olga! I am so glad it turned out delicious.
Greetings to Kiev! 🙂
Suzette Reyes
So easy and SO good. Thabk you so much for this amazing recipe, from the Dominican Republic.
Ela
I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe! Much love, Ela 🙂
Hokulani
One of the best meals I’ve had. I made these portobello steaks with a vegan potato salad and vegan cornbread. Just finished the meal and my boyfriend and I are in full tummy heaven! So glad I found your recipe! Thank you so much for sharing and cannot wait to try more. I’ve been vegan for a year and have been struggling with cooking, this has made me excited to cook again ????????
Ela
Wow, that’s awesome! I am so glad you enjoyed the meal. Thanks for your wonderful feedback. 🙂
Allie Montes
Hi Elsa. This is delicious one of my family’s favorite dish, thank you your amazing☺️☺️
Ela
Hi Allie! I am glad you liked the recipe!
Kind regards, Ela 🙂
Nayera
Came out very unappetizing
Ela
Such a pity you didn’t like the recipe!
Craig
Is serving size 1 mushroom or 4 mushrooms; 100 or 400 calories per serving?
Ela
“Nutrion facts are for one Portobello mushroom” like mentioned in the recipe notes.
Irie
Omg these look sooooooooooo good! I want to make these immediately!
Ela
Great! I hope you will like the recipe, Irie. 🙂
Kathy Barth
Question: you don’t remove the gills? Would it work if I did?
Ela
No, I never removed the gills. I think it should work though. 🙂
Bianca
Wow this Looks so Amazing ! Definitely will give it a try ?
Ela
So glad you will give it a try, Bianca! 🙂
Alyssa
Hi Ela!
I hope all is well. This was my first time trying one of your recipes and I loved it! I made these with your Vegan Potato Salad as well.
I must say, I LOVE the way you write your recipes. They are very easy to understand and I especially love when you provide the links to the ingredients / equipment. Your IG page is awesome as well. Keep doing what you’re doing and thank you for sharing your creativity with us. ♥️
Ela
That’s awesome, Alyssa! Thanks so much for your kind feedback. I really appreciate it. 🙂
Nicky Aldrick
What an Amazing marinade my husband isn’t vegan and said the portobello mushrooms tasted like steak.
Love love love this recipe .
Thank you
Chee’s
Nucky
Ela
Wow! Such an amazing compliment from you and your husband! Thank you very much for your great feedback. 🙂
Aundrea C.
I used your marinade recipie and applied it to Hen of Forest mushrooms, and it’s was incredible. I’ve since used it for shiitake mushrooms, and it was just as amazing. I’m not sure I want to use any other marinade again. Even my parents, who aren’t vegan, preferred these mushrooms over their lamb dinner! I’m hoping to convert them! Thank you for taking the time to put this together.
Ela
That’s absolutely amazing! It makes me so happy to read that you and your parents enjoyed this recipe. Thanks so much for your great feedback. 🙂
Shinice
I used your steak recipe and it was a success!!! My son ate both of his steaks and half of one of mine. I’m new to this vegan journey and I just want to thank you SOOOO much for making it easier for me and my child!!! You’re a blessing!
Ela
Aww, that’s fantastic! I am so glad you and your child enjoyed this recipe. Thanks for your feedback, Shinice. 🙂
Brigitte
Thank you for the recipe 🙂
Ela
You are welcome, Brigitte! 🙂
Jon Ramos
I’m vegan and I’ve never been too excited about cooking to be honest. However, after seeing your page on IG, I’m soooooo excited to try all of your creations! Thank you for the amazing recipes!!
Ela
That makes me seriously so happy! I am glad I was able to inspire you, Jon. 🙂
Dee | Green Smoothie Gourmet
Ela! These sound utterly delicious and they come together so quickly! Perfect for a summer barbecue❤️❤️ Dee xx
Ela
Thank you, Dee! Yes, it’s a quick and easy recipe. I hope you will give it a try. 🙂