Vegan Seitan Roast Beef Recipe
This show-stopping Vegan Seitan Roast Beef is perfect for a crowd. It's seriously meaty and packed with flavor, and surprisingly easy to make.
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Roast:
- 300 g Silken Tofu
- 400 g Tin Kidney Beans Including the liquid
- 250 g Raw Peeled Beetroot
- 600 g Vital Wheat Gluten
- 4 tbsp Sunflower Oil
- 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 40 g English Mustard
- 2 tbsp Dried Onion
- 3 Tbsp Nutritional Yeast
- 3 tbsp Dark Soy
- 1 tbsp Marmite
- 2 TSP MSG
- 2 tsp Salt
For Liquid:
- 1.25 Litre Water
- 2 Carrots
- 2 Sticks Celery
- 2 Small / Medium onions
- 3 Cloves Garlic
- 1 Tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper Corns
- 1 Tbsp Marmite
- 1 Tsp Salt
- Bunch of Rosemary and Thyme
- 4 Bay Leaves
For Roasting:
- 20 g Wholegrain Mustard
Instructions
- Prep: Peel and chop beetroot.
- Wet Mix: Blend all roast ingredients except the vital wheat gluten.
- Preheat: Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F).
- Combine: Pulse wet mix and vital wheat gluten in a food processor until tacky and stringy.
- Rest: Rest dough for 10-15 minutes.
- Stock: Simmer veggies and herbs in water.
- Wrap (Paper): Wrap seitan tightly in baking paper, twisting ends to seal.
- Wrap (Cloth): Wrap again in cheesecloth, keeping it tight.
- Tie: Tie with string at intervals to maintain shape (see pictures in post).
- Cook: Cook in stock for 1 hour, flip, cook 1 more hour.
- Roast: Unwrap, add mustard, roast at 200°C (400°F) for 40 minutes.
- Gravy: Blend cooking liquid.
- Baste: Baste roast every 10 minutes.
- Serve: Serve with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Be careful when handling beetroot, as it can stain.
- Make sure the seitan is kneaded well in the food processor to avoid a spongy texture.
- Baste the roast regularly during the final roasting stage to prevent it from drying out.
Nutrition
Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 1527mg | Potassium: 579mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2055IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 5mg
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