Vegan Ancho Steak

Satisfy your cravings for smoky, savory flavors with this irresistible Vegan Ancho Steak recipe. Crafted from seitan, this plant-based steak combines vital wheat gluten and chickpea flour for the perfect meaty texture, while a bold blend of ancho chili powder, smoked paprika, and garlic infuses every bite with rich, robust flavor. Steamed to tender perfection and pan-fried for a mouthwatering caramelized crust, these steaks are elevated with a marinade featuring soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, and a hint of liquid smoke. Ready in just an hour, this recipe is a showstopper for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve alongside your favorite veggies or mashed potatoes for a complete, deliciously vegan meal! Keywords: vegan steak, ancho chili, plant-based protein, seitan recipe, smoky flavor, vegan dinner ideas.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup vital wheat gluten
• 1/4 cup chickpea flour
• 1 tablespoon ancho chili powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3/4 cup vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (for pan-frying)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the vital wheat gluten, chickpea flour, ancho chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.

Step 2

In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable broth, soy sauce, olive oil, liquid smoke, balsamic vinegar, and maple syrup.

Step 3

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough for about 3-5 minutes until it becomes elastic.

Step 4

Shape the dough into four equal-sized 'steaks'.

Step 5

In a large skillet, heat 2 cups of water until simmering. Place a steamer basket in the skillet.

Step 6

Place the seitan steaks in the steamer basket, cover, and steam for 30 minutes, flipping them halfway through to ensure even cooking.

Step 7

Remove from heat and let the steaks cool slightly.

Step 8

In a frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.

Step 9

Pan-fry the steamed steaks for about 3-4 minutes on each side until they are nicely browned.

Step 10

Serve immediately, with your choice of sides.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1035.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1503.0

Total Fat 50.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1697.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 85.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.2g	0%
Total Sugars 22.1g
Protein 183.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 434.8mg	0%
Iron 16.7mg	0%
Potassium 1226.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.6%

Protein: 47.9%

Carbs: 22.4%