Vegan Carne Asada | Seitan Carne Asada | Seitan Shreds | Washed Flour Method

Hello friends,
Welcome to my channel! I hope you’re as excited as I am in making this very tender, meaty, and delicious seitan that shreds oh so beautifully! This seitan recipe is so versatile! It’s perfect for tacos, sopes, flautas, enchiladas, and the list goes on and on.

If you try this recipe, please tag me @yessies_plantbaseddiet_ on Instagram.
I’d love to see your creations!

If you’d like to learn more about making seitan, check out The Seitan Appreciation Society on Facebook! I’ve learned so much from this group and everyone there is so helpful!

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I’m sorry to divert you, but if you have yet to see my “Vegan Drumstick” video, I highly suggest you watch that video first to learn how to wash the flour properly. Here’s the link!

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Seitan Seasoning: (1st option)

2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp Mexican adobo seasoning
2 tsp browning & seasoning sauce
1 Tbsp instant coffee
1 Tbsp cocoa powder
1 Tbsp shiitake mushroom powder
1 Tbsp better than bouillon seasoning
4 Tbsp liquid aminos
2 Tbsp Sesame oil
1/2 cup of canned beets
1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
1 Tbsp Tomato Paste

1.) add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth to create a paste. Add water as needed (a Tbsp at a time) if the paste is too thick.
2.) Using a blender or food processor combine washed flour dough and seasoning paste together. Do this in small batches as to not put too much strain on your blender or food processor.

Simmering Broth: ( SIMMER For 1 HOUR)
McCormick- garlic herb black pepper & sea salt seasoning blend
1 Tbsp Vegan Consommé
Chili powder
Add seasonings to taste.


Seitan Seasoning: (2nd option)
more color and Al Pastor flavor.

2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 small fresh beet (peeled)
1/4 of 3 oz. achiote paste square (about 1 Tbsp, I used El Mexicano brand)
1 Tbsp instant coffee
1 Tbsp cocoa powder
1 Tbsp Mushroom powder
1 Tbsp vegan Consommé
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
4 Tbsp liquid aminos or low sodium soy sauce
3 Tbsp vegan Worcestershire sauce

1.) blend all ingredients together until smooth to create a paste.

2.) Using a blender or food processor combine washed flour dough and seasoning paste together. Do this in small batches as to not put too much strain on your blender or food processor.

Simmering Broth: (SIMMER for 1 HOUR)
1/4 sliced onion
1/4 of 3 oz of achiote paste square
1 Tbsp vegan consommé