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

Method

  • 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.
  • Heat remaining 2 Tbsp olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, cover, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • 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.
  • Stir in the beer, molases, mustard, vinegar, thyme and bay leaf. Add the stock, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Add the seitan and simmer until the flavors are blended, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove the bay leaf and adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper.
  • Serve hot and enjoy.