Belgian-Style Seitan Stew With Dark Beer Recipe

Name: Belgian-Style Seitan Stew With Dark Beer
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lb seitan, cut into thin strips; 1 large yellow onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon light brown sugar or 1 tablespoon natural artificial sweetener; 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour; 1 cup dark beer; 1 tablespoon molasses; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled; 1 bay leaf; 1 cup vegetable stock; salt & freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb seitan, cut into thin strips
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 tablespoon light brown sugar or 1 tablespoon natural artificial sweetener
2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
1 cup dark beer
1 tablespoon molasses
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1 bay leaf
1 cup vegetable stock
salt & freshly ground black pepper

1
Heat 1 Tbsp of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seitan and cook until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes, Set aside.
2
Heat remaining 2 Tbsp olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, cover, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3
Stir in the brown sugar and cook, uncovered, and stirring frequently, until the onion is caramelized, about 10 minutes. Add the flour, and cook, stirring for 1 or 2 minutes to remove the raw taste.
4
Stir in the beer, molases, mustard, vinegar, thyme and bay leaf. Add the stock, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.
5
Add the seitan and simmer until the flavors are blended, about 10 minutes.
6
Remove the bay leaf and adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper.
7
Serve hot and enjoy.

158

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 lb seitan, cut into thin strips, 1 large yellow onion, chopped, 1 tablespoon light brown sugar or 1 tablespoon natural artificial sweetener, and more.

Yes, Belgian-Style Seitan Stew With Dark Beer falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Belgian-Style Seitan Stew With Dark Beer

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