Vegan Grilled Beef Short Ribs
Satisfy your craving for smoky, savory barbecue with these mouthwatering Vegan Grilled Beef Short Ribs—a plant-based twist on a backyard classic. Crafted with protein-packed vital wheat gluten and infused with rich layers of flavor from nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, and garlic powder, these ribs deliver the perfect balance of meaty texture and bold seasoning. Steamed to perfection and then grilled to achieve that irresistible charred crust, they’re slathered in tangy barbecue sauce for authentic barbecue goodness. With just 20 minutes of prep and a short grilling session, this vegan recipe is ideal for summer cookouts or hearty weeknight dinners. Pair them with grilled corn, vegan coleslaw, or potato salad for the ultimate comfort food feast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Vital wheat gluten
- 0.25 cup Nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Vegetable broth
- 0.25 cup Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Liquid smoke
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 cup Barbecue sauce
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the vital wheat gluten, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable broth, soy sauce, liquid smoke, maple syrup, tomato paste, and olive oil until well mixed.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until a dough forms.
Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until it is elastic and firm.
Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces, shaping each into a short rib shape.
In a steamer or a pot with a steamer basket, prepare to steam the seitan ribs. Place them in the steamer and cover.
Steam the seitan ribs for 30 minutes to cook through and firm up.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Once steamed, remove the ribs and brush them generously with barbecue sauce on all sides.
Place the ribs on the grill and cook for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally and basting with more barbecue sauce, until they are charred and heated through.
Remove the ribs from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1975 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.0 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4402 mg | 191% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 144.4 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 66.5 g | ||
| Protein | 268.1 g | 536% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 610 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 22.8 mg | 127% | |
| Potassium | 1828 mg | 39% | |
*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.
