Vegan Classic Beef BBQ
Satisfy your craving for smoky, tangy barbecue with this irresistible Vegan Classic Beef BBQ recipe! Made with protein-packed seitan, this plant-based twist on a barbecue favorite delivers all the bold flavors you love—without the meat. The seitan strips are perfectly seasoned with onion powder, smoked paprika, and garlic powder, then grilled to tender perfection with caramelized BBQ sauce. A drizzle of liquid smoke elevates the recipe with authentic grillhouse smokiness. Serve it piled high on toasted hamburger buns with crunchy pickles and sliced red onion for the ultimate vegan BBQ sandwich experience. Ready in just under an hour, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for summer cookouts, casual weeknight dinners, or anytime you're craving hearty barbecue goodness. Keywords: Vegan BBQ Sandwich, Plant-Based Grilling, Smoky BBQ Recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams seitan (wheat gluten)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 250 milliliters BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 6 pieces hamburger buns
- 6 slices pickles
- 0.5 sliced red onion
Instructions
Preheat your grill or a grill pan to medium-high heat.
Slice the seitan into thin strips resembling beef slices.
In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, ground black pepper, and salt.
Add the sliced seitan to the bowl and toss to coat evenly with the seasoning mixture.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and liquid smoke. Stir occasionally until heated through, then remove from heat.
Place the seasoned seitan strips on the grill and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they achieve grill marks and are heated through.
Brush the seitan with the prepared BBQ sauce during the last minute of cooking on each side, allowing the sauce to caramelize slightly.
Remove the seitan from the grill and toss the grilled seitan in the remaining BBQ sauce to coat completely.
Toast the hamburger buns lightly on the grill or in a toaster.
Assemble the BBQ sandwiches by placing coated seitan on the bottom bun, adding a slice of pickle and a few slices of red onion on top.
Complete the sandwich with the top bun and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1708 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 61.4 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.8 g | 89% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5045 mg | 219% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 186.3 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 97.2 g | 347% | |
| Total Sugars | 64.8 g | ||
| Protein | 190.7 g | 381% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 997 mg | 77% | |
| Iron | 21.6 mg | 120% | |
| Potassium | 1342 mg | 29% | |
*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.
