Vegan Grilled Beef Slices

Get ready to elevate your plant-based grilling game with these irresistible Vegan Grilled Beef Slices, a savory and protein-packed alternative perfect for summer cookouts or weekday dinners. Crafted from vital wheat gluten (seitan), these slices are infused with bold smoky flavors from smoked paprika, soy sauce, and liquid smoke, then brushed with a rich maple-syrup marinade before hitting the grill. The process combines steaming and grilling to achieve a tender, meaty texture with beautifully charred edges and grill marks. Ready in just about an hour, this vegan recipe is ideal for serving alongside roasted vegetables, crisp salads, or piled high in sandwiches. Perfect for vegans and meat-lovers alike, these grilled slices promise to satisfy cravings for bold flavors and hearty bites.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Vital wheat gluten
• 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 3 quarters Vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon Liquid smoke
• 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.75 cup Water
• 1 tablespoon Grill seasoning

Directions

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, combine vital wheat gluten, nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.

Step 2

In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, 0.5 cup of vegetable broth, water, and olive oil.

Step 3

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon until a dough forms.

Step 4

Knead the dough for about 2-3 minutes until it becomes elastic and smooth.

Step 5

Shape the dough into a log, about 8 inches in length.

Step 6

Wrap the log tightly in aluminum foil, twisting the ends like a candy wrapper.

Step 7

Steam the wrapped dough for 30 minutes using a steamer basket over simmering water.

Step 8

Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

Step 9

Once steamed, let the seitan cool slightly before slicing it into thin slices, approximately 1/4 inch thick.

Step 10

In a small bowl, mix the remaining vegetable broth, liquid smoke, maple syrup, and grill seasoning to create the grilling marinade.

Step 11

Brush each slice with the marinade on both sides.

Step 12

Grill the seitan slices for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until grill marks appear and they are heated through.

Step 13

Remove from grill and serve hot, accompanied by your favorite vegan sides.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(607.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1268.0

Total Fat 33.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1758.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 63.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.4g	0%
Total Sugars 15.2g
Protein 179.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 381.5mg	0%
Iron 14.6mg	0%
Potassium 840.7mg	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: 23.7%

Protein: 56.5%

Carbs: 19.8%