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