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How to make VEGAN STEAK

2/22/2019 8 Comments
 
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VEGAN STEAK! Fry it up, bake it, air-fry it, serve it sizzling hot, fresh off the grill, baked or anyway you desire.
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I made this for a Sunday night dinner for Gerald and I and you guys got so excited for the recipe that I can't wait to give it to you! It smells amazing, the texture is unbelievable, it looks like a steak and even the taste and texture are beyond anything I've ever tried. Watch my video on  YouTube to make it with me! Also to gain insight onto my feelings on using gluten and cooking with seitan as well as why a vegan or anyone would want to eat plant-based meat. Why for how come? You can also watch it with just music for a shorter demo on FaceBook! Enjoy my friends. Tag me #artisticvegan / @artisticvegan77 (IG) or @ArtisticVegan on FB so I can see and hopefully share with others!

My love,
Christa ​​
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Ingredients:
1 Cup Vital Wheat Gluten
2 Tbsp Vegetable Broth Powder or a Stock Cube Broken Up
2 tsp Paprika (Smoked if possible)
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp Onion Powder
3/4 Cup Vegetable Broth
2 Tbsp Soy Sauce (Sub: Tamari/Coconut Aminos)
1 Tbsp Tomato Paste 
1 Tbsp Coconut Oil to cook in (opt)

Simmer in: 
5 Cups Vegetable Broth Powder
3-5 Bay Leaves
3 Crushed Cloves of Garlic

Marinade (or favorite): 
3-4 Tbsp Soy Sauce (Sub: Tamari/Coconut Aminos)
3/4 tsp Paprika (smoked if possible)
1/4 tsp Black Pepper
1 1/2 Tbsp Maple Syrup (favorite) 

Peaceful Preparation:
  1. Whisk the dry ingredients together.
  2. Add the wet to dry.
  3. Knead for about one minute to develop the gluten. Shape into a circular shape and set it aside for 3-5 minutes.
  4. While that rests, bring the 5 cups of vegetable broth to a simmer with the bay leaves and garlic cloves. 
  5. After the dough has rested, kneed slightly and begin to massage it out into a circular shape similar to a small pizza or large pancake. Cut into 4 pieces or as desired, it can be in strips, small pieces etc. For the "steak" I went with 4 semi-equal pieces. 
  6. Now take each piece and massage it into the desired steak shape and thickness, you can use a meat tenderizer or potato masher to help. I used a mixture of the potato masher and massaging it out. 
  7. Place it in the simmering broth and allow to simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, I went 40 minutes myself. Ensure it never reaches a boil, and only simmers for best texture and consistency.
  8. Now is a good time to make the marinade and set aside, along with any dishes you are serving. 
  9. After 40 minutes, drain and reserve the liquid (for future soups, broth, gravy etc.) press out the extra liquid from each piece and set on a plate.
  10. Take each piece and place in the marinade for 2+ minutes minimally on each side. The longer you go the more flavor will absorb. You can use the marinade above or tons of others for different flavors. Cook as desired. This can easily be made oil-free! 
  11. If pan-frying: Heat 1 Tbsp of coconut oil in a pan. Once hot and melted add the steaks.  Here are some methods: You can sear it on a hot pan on each side until is charred. You can even flip it every minute. I started on a medium flame, flipped each minute then went to a lower flame so I could go 5-10 minutes on each side to cook it all the way through. It really depends on how you like your steak. Well done, medium, medium-rare etc. You can even throw these on a grill outside, bake them etc. Have fun! 

Storage: You can store them in the fridge with or without the cooking liquid for a couple of days +, they will firm up considerably once refrigerated. You can also wrap tight without the liquid and store in the freezer for a couple of months. 
Increase or Decrease: This recipe can be cut in half or doubled, tripled. It can easily be increased or decreased to make the amount you want. 
Soy-Free: Use Coconut Aminos vs. Soy Sauce
Oil-Free: Bake or Air-Fry, or pan-fry in the marinade! 
Gluten-Free? Sorry, I'm not there yet. If you have a request for this let me know and I'll see what I can do. Else, I have many gluten-free recipes like some suggestions below.

Try these gluten-free meat replacements (Click image): 

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8 Comments
Adalbert
2/22/2019 12:28:39 pm

Thank you for this very easy and quick recipe! Unlike many other "vegan-meats" that take days to finish, this requires neither much time nor experience to perform, so I think many will try it and love it!
The pictures look amazing and reading the recipe is mouthwatering, cant wait to try it! :)
Fantastic stuff as always, thank you for the constant inspiration!
God bless!

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Christa Clark link
3/26/2019 02:38:49 pm

You're so welcome! I did love how quick this came together as well! One writer said you could even skip boiling and just pan-fry, thought I've not done it, another way is to wrap and steam. I hope you do try it and love it! Thank you so much for your incredibly kind feedback. Much love! Blessings!

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Alison Davies link
2/22/2019 04:50:50 pm

Awesome recipe chick! Keep up the easy and delicous recipes 💖👍

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Christa Clark link
3/26/2019 02:39:15 pm

Thank you Alison!! Appreciate you!! XO

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Emily
3/19/2019 05:23:09 pm

Can anyone help? I tried to make this vegan steak recipe tonight and when the 40 minutes were up, my “steaks” looked very similar to ground beef and did not hold together at all :(

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Christa Clark link
3/26/2019 02:40:49 pm

Hi Emily, I'm sorry to hear that!! I'm not sure what happened. One writer said you could even skip boiling and just pan-fry, though I've not done it, another way is to wrap and steam. Wrapping and steaming would work great here, I use that method w/other vegan "meats" and it works wonders, then you don't have to worry about what happens when you boil it. Sorry the first pass didn't work, I hope you give it another go. My best and much love, Christa

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Georgette
5/26/2019 10:15:32 pm

Mine turned out mushy similar to a hamburger as well. From what I have read, its best to bake first, then simmer in the broth, then finish by frying or BBQing and such. I will try it this way next time. But the flavor was nice.

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Christa Clark link
5/31/2019 10:54:40 am

Hi Georgette, I'm sorry to hear that. I bet baking first would help dry it out, great tip, thanks for sharing!

I made a new recipe for a veggie burger and didn't simmer it first. I made the burger mix/dough, placed it in the fridge overnight, then shaped. I pan-fried for 10 minutes with a lid on, then took the lid off, flipped and went 10+ minutes longer using a lower flame. I find going low and slow also helps. Maybe that would work well here too. I could test it out if you'd like. Sending my love, Christa

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