# Seitan Steak

- Servings: 2 steaks
- Category: Dinner
- Diet: vegan
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 3/4 cup vital wheat gluten
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 cup canned brown lentils
- 6 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1/4 tsp liquid smoke (optional)
- 1 tbsp steak spice

## Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine vital wheat gluten, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, chilli powder, black pepper, salt and onion powder and whisk until combined.
2. In a blender, combine the cooked lentils, water, ketchup, soy sauce, 1 tbsp oil, and liquid smoke.
3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix with a spoon until it forms a dough ball.
4. Knead the dough by hand on a clean surface until smooth and elastic.
5. Divide the dough into two halves and flatten them into steak shapes.
6. Rub the outside of each steak with the remaining 1 tbsp of oil.
7. Place the steaks in a steamer basket over a pot of water and steam for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.

## Equipment

- large mixing bowl
- whisk
- blender
- spoon
- steamer basket
- large pot

## Tips

- If you are cooking your own lentils, refer to a note on how to prepare them.
- You can use 1/2 tsp of smoked paprika instead of liquid smoke for an authentic smoked flavor.
- The steaks will expand while cooking, so adjust initial size accordingly.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZKwPN9uMW9/?igsh=ZjN0dW8zaHA1Z3Zu
- Creator: Greg | Vegan Comfort Food Recipes
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/d2b44f48-6bb9-4cd3-9371-1b8966824cd7
- Extracted: 2026-07-27

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