Homemade Beef-Flavored Seitan

Elevate your culinary skills by mastering the art of creating delicious and versatile homemade beef-flavored seitan. This plant-based protein option is perfect for substituting meat in various dishes, offering a savory and satisfying flavor profile.

Ingredients

2	vital wheat gluten (Bob's Red Mill)
2	tablespoons spelt flour
1⁄4	cup nutritional yeast
1 1⁄2	cold water
1⁄2	cup tamari (I used Bragg's Amino Acids) or soy sauce (I used Bragg's)
1	tablespoon ketchup (or tomato paste)
1	tablespoon olive oil
2	finely chopped garlic cloves
1	teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

• Instructions

  1. Prepare the dry ingredients by combining vital wheat gluten, spelt flour, and nutritional yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer.
  2. Using the paddle attachment on the mixer, slowly combine the dry ingredients to ensure even distribution.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together cold water, tamari (or soy sauce), ketchup (or tomato paste), olive oil, finely chopped garlic cloves, and lemon zest.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture in the stand mixer, blending slowly to incorporate the liquids.
  5. Adjust the consistency by adding additional spelt flour if the mixture is too wet. Mix the dough for 5 minutes to develop the gluten.
  6. Shape the dough into a loaf and let it rest while bringing a pot of water to a simmer. Cut the loaf into 6 pieces and gently simmer them in the broth for 1 hour.
  7. After simmering, remove the seitan and allow it to cool completely before use. It can be stored in the broth for up to 5 days or frozen for future use.
  8. Enjoy the versatility of this beef-flavored seitan in various dishes or customize it by coating and cooking it for a different texture and flavor.

Aug 07, 2024