Get ready to impress at your next summer get-together with these incredible Barbecue “Beef” Sandwiches! They’re so savory and delicious, you'll forget they’re entirely plant-based. Piled high on a crusty roll with a tangy curry coleslaw, this sandwich is a showstopper. No need for a grill; just get ready for some serious barbecue flavor!
Smoky BBQ Seitan Sandwiches
Get ready to impress at your next summer get-together with these incredible Barbecue “Beef” Sandwiches! They’re so savory and delicious, you’ll forget they’re entirely plant-based. Piled high on a crusty roll with a tangy curry coleslaw, this sandwich is a showstopper. No need for a grill; just get ready for some serious barbecue flavor!
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Separate bowl for wet ingredients
- pot
- Fork for shredding
- 4 French rolls
Ingredients
For the seitan:
- 216 g vital wheat gluten flour
- 60 g whole wheat flour
- 30 g nutritional yeast
- 160 g diced yellow onion
- 120 ml water
- 60 ml steak sauce
- 33 g tomato paste
- 15 g prepared Dijon mustard
For the barbecue broth:
- 470 ml vegetable broth
- 110 g packed brown sugar
- 14 g paprika
- 16 g onion powder
- 16 g garlic powder
- 7 g black pepper
- 1 tsp cayenne powder
- 1 tsp liquid smoke
- 1 tsp 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 them 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 them 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 & Wine Advice
Serving Tip:
Serve this with a tangy creamy curry coleslaw for a complete meal or pair it with grilled vegetables for a lighter option. Don’t forget the pickles!
Wine Advice:
For a smoky, sweet, and savory sandwich like this, you need a wine that can handle all that flavor without getting lost. A fruity red wine like a Merlot would be a fantastic choice. Its dark fruit notes will beautifully complement the sweet brown sugar and the smoky undertones. If you prefer something lighter, a chilled glass of sparkling water with a twist of lemon is a surprisingly refreshing pairing that cuts through the richness.
Nutrition values
Calories: 320 kcal | Carbohydrates: 38 g | Protein: 28 g | Fat: 8 g | Sugar: 9 g