How To Make Seitan Beef Flavor Recipe

Tired of store-bought seitan? Learn how to make your own incredibly flavorful, beef-style seitan at home! This recipe, inspired by Vegan Lunch Cast, guides you through creating a hearty and satisfying meat substitute perfect for stir-fries, stews, or as a standalone dish. Get ready to experience the superior taste and texture of homemade seitan – it's better than anything you'll find in the store!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 90 mins

Calories 45.9 kcal

Protein 9g

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How to Make How To Make Seitan Beef Flavor

In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup vital wheat gluten, 1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free), 1 tbsp nutritional yeast, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 cup vegetable broth.
Gradually add 1 cup more vegetable broth while kneading the mixture with your hands until it forms a cohesive dough. This will take about 5-7 minutes. The dough should be slightly sticky but firm enough to handle.
Place the dough in a large pot and cover with at least 3 cups of water. Add 1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari), 1 bay leaf, and 1 tsp black peppercorns to the water.
Bring the water to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 45-60 minutes, or until the seitan is firm and easily pierces with a fork.
Remove the seitan from the pot using tongs and rinse it under cold water to cool it down.
Once cooled, you can slice, dice, or shred the seitan to use in your favorite recipes. Enjoy your delicious homemade seitan!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

68 g

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Main Courses Lunch Main Dish / Dinner Beef & Red Meat Vegetarian Proteins Asian American Healthy Vegetarian Vegan

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Time To Make Course Preparation Main Dish Vegan Vegetarian Dietary 4 Hours Or Less

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make How To Make Seitan Beef Flavor?

How To Make Seitan Beef Flavor takes about 105 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 90 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in How To Make Seitan Beef Flavor?

How To Make Seitan Beef Flavor has approximately 45.9 calories per serving, with about 9 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates and 2 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for How To Make Seitan Beef Flavor?

The key ingredients for How To Make Seitan Beef Flavor are Vital Wheat Gluten, Spelt Flour, Nutritional Yeast, Cold Water, Tamari, Ketchup. See the full list with measurements above.