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Meaty Vegan Seitan Steak

Use a popular plant-based meat alternative to make a juicy and meaty vegan seitan steak with a mouth-watering flavor. Eat it like traditional steak, or serve it on vegan burrito bowls, salads, and sandwiches!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 steaks
Calories: 189 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Dough
  • 1 cup vital wheat gluten 120 g
  • ¾ cup water 175 mL
  • ¼ cup chickpea flour 30 g
  • ¼ cup tomato paste 50 g
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 15 g
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika powder
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
Broth
  • 6 cups vegetable broth* 1.4 L
  • 2 Tbsp white vinegar 30 mL
  • ½ tsp liquid smoke 2 mL
Marinade
  • ¼ cup soy sauce 60 mL
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp tomato paste 10 g

Instructions

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  1. Dough: In a large bowl stir together all dough ingredients until a ball forms. Transfer to a clean surface and knead for about 5 minutes, or until dough is elastic and cohesive (it will still be lumpy, that's okay!) Form into a rectangle, working it to be about ½ inch thick (you may need to use a rolling pin). Cut into four even rectangles, then let dough rest for 5 minutes while you prepare the broth.
  2. Broth: Add all broth ingredients to a large pot and bring to a simmer. Gently lower the seitan steaks into the broth, ensuring the dough is covered by the broth (if not, transfer to a smaller pot). Partially cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
  3. Marinade: Meanwhile, whisk together all marinade ingredients until sugar is dissolved. Remove steaks from the pot and let them cool enough to touch, then brush them with the marinade. Let sit in the marinade for 15 minutes (up to 8 hours).
  4. Sear: Sear on a well greased pan or grill over high heat to slightly char the outside, then serve warm.

Notes

  • For a more beefy flavor, use a vegetarian "beef" broth, such as Better than Bouillon No Beef Base.
  • Storage: Leftover steaks can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Reheat it on the stove top or in the oven.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1steak Calories 189kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 17.2g (6%) Protein 27.2g (54%) Fat 1.6g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.2g (1%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 1074mg (45%) Potassium 311mg (9%) Fiber 1.8g (7%) Sugar 5.5g (11%) Calcium 60mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4steaks

Amount Per Serving

Calories 189

% Daily Value*

Serving 1steak
Calories 189kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 17.2g 6%
Protein 27.2g 54%
Fat 1.6g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 1074mg 45%
Potassium 311mg 7%
Fiber 1.8g 7%
Sugar 5.5g 11%
Calcium 60mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.