Seitan stew with craft beer

Seitan Stew with Craft Beer

A rich and flavorful vegan main dish, where seitan braised in dark craft beer gains a surprising depth of flavor. 100% plant-based winter comfort food.

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Ingredients (for 4 people)

• 400 g seitan pieces
• 330 ml dark craft beer (stout or porter)
• 2 carrots
• 2 celery stalks
• 1 yellow onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 200 g diced potatoes
• 200 g canned peeled tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish

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Instructions

1. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Brown the seitan pieces for 4–5 minutes until golden on all sides. Set aside.
2. In the same saucepan, add the remaining oil and sauté chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery for 5 minutes.
3. Add the tomato paste and smoked paprika, stir for one minute.
4. Pour in the craft beer and let it reduce for 2–3 minutes, scraping the bottom.
5. Add the chopped peeled tomatoes, potatoes, rosemary, and bay leaves. Return the seitan to the pan.
6. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, cover, and cook for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Adjust salt and pepper. If the sauce is too thin, cook uncovered for another 5–10 minutes.
8. Serve hot with fresh parsley and rustic bread or polenta.

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Times and servings

• Preparation time: 15 minutes
• Cooking time: 50 minutes
• Servings: 4

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Recommended pairing

Perfect with a stout or porter from the Maltese catalog: the toasted and coffee notes enhance the richness of the stew.