Barbecue “Beef” Sandwiches
These savory BBQ “beef” sandwiches are perfect for a casual summer gathering—served on a crusty roll with tangy creamy curry coleslaw.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- Separate bowl for wet ingredients
- pot
- Fork for shredding
- 4 French rolls
Ingredients
For the seitan:
- 1½ cups 216 g vital wheat gluten flour
- ½ cup 60 g whole wheat flour
- ¼ cup 30 g nutritional yeast
- 1 cup 160 g diced yellow onion
- ½ cup 120 ml water
- ¼ cup 60 ml steak sauce
- 2 tablespoons 33 g tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon 15 g prepared Dijon mustard
For the barbecue broth:
- 2 cups 470 ml vegetable broth
- ½ cup 110 g packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons 14 g paprika
- 2 tablespoons 16 g onion powder
- 2 tablespoons 16 g garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon 7 g black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne powder
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 4 crusty French rolls
Instructions
To make the seitan:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the wheat gluten, whole wheat flour, and nutritional yeast.
- In a separate bowl, combine the onion, water, steak sauce, tomato paste, and mustard.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and knead together.
- Let the dough rest for 20 minutes.
To make the broth:
- In a pot, combine the vegetable broth, brown sugar, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, cayenne, liquid smoke, and ground cumin.
- Bring to a boil.
- Divide the seitan dough into 4 pieces and drop into the boiling broth.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and cover.
- Simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Once most of the moisture is absorbed, remove the pot from the heat.
- Cut the rolls in half, shred the “beef” using a fork, and pile onto the rolls.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:
Serve with creamy curry coleslaw for a complete meal or pair with grilled veggies for a lighter option.
Wine Advice:
Pair with a fruity red wine like Merlot or a chilled glass of sparkling water with lemon.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 320 kcal | Carbohydrates: 38 g | Protein: 28 g | Fat: 8 g | Fiber: 6 g | Sugar: 9 g | Salt: 1.4 mg
