"Beefy" Vegan Burritos

Step 1

Coat the bottom of a large skillet with the oil and place it over medium heat.

Step 2

When the oil is hot, add the onion. Cook the onion, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, until soft and beginning to brown.

Step 3

Add the seitan to the skillet and continue cooking everything for about 5 minutes, until the seitan begins to brown.

Step 4

Stir the garlic, cumin, and ancho chile powder into the skillet. Cook the mixture until the garlic becomes very fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 5

Stir in the water and tomato paste. Raise the heat and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 6

Lower the heat and allow the mixture to simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens up a bit.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from the burner. Season the mixture with hot sauce, salt and pepper.

Step 8

Place a tortilla onto the counter. Spoon about ½ cup of the seitan mixture and ½ cup refried beans into the center. Top with cilantro, and cheese, if using.

Step 9

Fold the side of the tortilla closest to you over the fillings. Fold the sides inward, then tightly roll the burrito away from you.

Step 10

Repeat until all of the fillings and tortillas are used.

Step 11

Serve.