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Vegan Corned Beef Recipe (Step-By-Step Guide)

Learn how to make Seitan Corned Beef, a protein-rich meat alternative with an eerily similar texture to the "real" thing! Made with tomato paste, liquid smoke, and even cinnamon.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 216 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American , Irish

Ingredients

Dough
  • 1 ½ cups vital wheat gluten 180 g
  • ½ cup water 120 mL
  • ¼ cup tomato paste 50 g
  • ¼ cup soy sauce 60 mL
  • ¼ cup nutritional yeast 15 g
  • ¼ cup coconut oil* should be solid 50 g
  • 1 tsp liquid smoke 5 mL
  • 1 tsp each salt, garlic powder, onion powder, ground mustard seed, ground black pepper
  • ⅛ tsp ground cinnamon
Spice Rub
  • 1 tsp each brown sugar, smoked paprika, ground black pepper, ground coriander seed

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!)
  2. Shape: Shape dough into a rectangle - the thicker it is, the taller your slices will be. Combine all Spice Rub ingredients in a separate bowl, then rub to coat the entire loaf. Wrap the loaf tightly in aluminum foil, making sure the foil overlaps so it doesn't open during cooking. Shape it as best as possible into a neat rectangle - the seitan will take on the shape of the foil packet as it steams!
  3. Steam: Bring a pot of water with a steamer basket to a boil, then place wrapped loaf into the basket. Cover and let steam for 45 minutes. (Keep an eye on the water level to make sure water doesn't all evaporate.)
  4. Cool: Remove loaf from the basket and gently unwrap. Transfer to the fridge and allow to cool (1 to 8 hours), then use a sharp knife to thinly slice into corned beef!

Notes

  • *Solid coconut oil is important for the finished texture. If your coconut oil is not solid, transfer it to the fridge so that it can cool down and become solid.
  • Store corned beef in an airtight container in the fridge for 5 to 7 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 216kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 10.9g (4%) Protein 23.4g (47%) Fat 9.9g (15%) Saturated Fat 7.9g (40%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 1009mg (42%) Potassium 294mg (8%) Fiber 2.2g (9%) Sugar 1.5g (3%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 216

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 216kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 10.9g 4%
Protein 23.4g 47%
Fat 9.9g 15%
Saturated Fat 7.9g 40%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 1009mg 42%
Potassium 294mg 6%
Fiber 2.2g 9%
Sugar 1.5g 3%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 2mg 11%

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