15 Seitan Steak Recipes

These vegan seitan steak recipes are hearty and satisfying! Seitan is a remarkable substitute for steak. It’s a delicious cruelty-free option, that’s rich, filling, and flavorful. These ‘steaks’ are perfect for dinner any day of the week, for date night, and special occasions — and you can serve them with your favorite sides! These 10 recipes are everything that you could want in a vegan steak.

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1. Vegetable Protein Steak

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This Vegetable Protein Steak by Yana Chistyakova is meaty, but there’s not an ounce of meat in it — it’s made from a combination of textured vegetable protein and wheat protein that is cooked in vegetable broth and mixed with savory spices to give it flavor. It’s perfect for dinner any day of the week, for date night, and special occasions — just serve it with your favorite sides!

2. Seitan Steak and Mushroom Pie

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This Seitan Steak and Mushroom Pie by Jenny Marie is perfect for a Sunday dinner, or just as a comforting any-night meal to warm you up when it’s cold outside. They pair perfectly with creamy mashed potatoes, green vegetables, and lashings of rich gravy.

3. Seitan Steak With Peppercorn Sauce

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This vegan Seitan Steak With Peppercorn Sauce by Stephanie Davies is hearty and satisfying – perfect for a nice night in. The delicious sauce is the perfect finishing touch!

4. Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers

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The pepper is vibrant and fresh and adds a delicious new take on this nostalgic classic. These Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers by Epic Vegan Quick and Easy by Dustin Harder are also a super fun one for dinner dates as it’s a nice little conversation starter, with it being a twist on an old standby.

5. NY Strip Steak

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This NY Strip Steak is a remarkable substitute for steak. This cruelty-free steak by The Classics Veganized by Doug McNish is made from vital wheat gluten and seasonings like red wine, garlic, and Dijon mustard to help give it the desired depth of flavor. Serve this grilled on a barbecue, broiled in the oven, or pan-fried and sliced.

6. Tandoori ‘Steaks’

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Tandoori masala is a blend of spices typical to the cuisine of India and Pakistan. The main ingredients are a complex blend of spices popular across India and the Middle East, which provides deep, rich flavors. The most famous dish that employs this spice blend is tandoori chicken, which is made by marinating chicken in yogurt and spices before baking. This Tandoori ‘Steaks’ recipe by Yana Chistyakova recreates it by replacing chicken with seitan or any type of vegetable meat, such as lentil loaf.

7. Philly Cheesesteak Mac n’ Cheese

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What could be better than some amazing mac n’ cheese? How about the flavors from a delicious Philly cheesesteak thrown into the mix? This Philly Cheesesteak Mac n’ Cheese recipe by Steven Seighman is pure comfort food!

8. ‘Chicken-Fried’ Seitan Steak With Buffalo Vinaigrette

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This ‘Chicken-Fried’ Seitan Steak With Buffalo Vinaigrette by Rhea Parsons is so delicious; it is like having buffalo wings and fried chicken in one dish but without the cruelty. This is indulgent and such a treat that everyone will love!

9. Seitan Steak in Beurre Blanc Sauce

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This is a Seitan Steak that both vegans and meat-eaters will love! Smothered in a delicious vegan beurre blanc sauce and served with crispy homemade fries! The vegan beurre blanc sauce ladled over the ‘steak’ uses a combination of fresh parsley and fennel fronds for flavor. The fries served alongside the steak are oven-baked to crispy perfection. Make this seitan steak by Rhea Parsons for a date night and your date will think you are a master chef! It’s rich, filling, and flavorful––everything that you could want in a vegan steak.

10. Seitan Parmigiana

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This Seitan Parmigiana by Travis Piper will make you forget all about the Italian-American original. Tender, meaty seitan is coated in an herby cornmeal breading then fried to crispy perfection. It’s served with a delicious vegetable marinara with broccoli and carrots and topped with melty vegan cheese or nutritional yeast. This dish brings a unique melange of texture and flavor to the table.

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