Super Simple Beef-Flavored Seitan

As promised, here’s a simple and quick recipe for beef-flavored seitan.

Mix it up and simmer for 45 minutes and it’s ready to use/marinate for any application like bac’n & JUST egg breakfast sandwiches, Reuben sandwiches, mongolian beef or ground up for Bolognese sauce.

Oh, and it costs pennies to make. Win, win.

Homemade Beef-Flavored Seitan

Nicole Kearsley

This easy, homemade Beef-Style Seitan is so meaty and hearty and delicious! And not to mention FAST! You can literally whip up a batch in under an hour and have it ready to use in all your favorite recipes.

5 from 4 votes

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 35 mins

Total Time 45 mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Asian, Chinese, Vegan

Servings 1 Loaf

Ingredients

  

• 3/4 cup Vital Wheat Gluten
• 1 1/2 tablespoon Garbanzo Bean Flour
• 1 tablespoon Bragg's Liquid Aminos
• 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
• 1 teaspoon Celery Salt
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 tablespoon Nutritional Yeast
• 1/2 cup Beef-Flavored Vegan Broth
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil extra virgin
• 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste
• 1 teaspoon Vegan Worchestire Sauce
• 1/8 teaspoon Liquid Smoke

Instructions

 

• Combine dry ingredients.
• Combine wet ingredients then mix into dry ingredients. Mix until dough forms. Knead dough 3 minutes in a stand mixer using the dough hook on speed (alternately knead by hand). Form loaf.
• Cover with a towel, let sit for 15 minutes.
• Bring 6 cups water or beef flavored vegan broth to boil. Wrap loaf loosely in parchment paper with ends twisted and folded under. Gently boil seitan loaf for 25 minutes.
• Unwrap loaf and return to a gentle boil for another 20 minutes.
• Remove loaf and place in a container of cold water seasoned with 2 Tbsp Bragg's liquid aminos or soy sauce. Refrigerate.
• Ready to use when completely cooled.

Notes

STORAGE: Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.