This ultimate vegan cheesesteak recipe is packed full of protein without the meat! Made with mushrooms, tofu, and a nut free vegan cheese sauce for the ultimate plant based sandwich.
Watch how to make this Vegan Cheesesteak Sandwich (1 min)
When something claims to be the ultimate, it’s gotta be BIG right? Big and messy? Hell to the yes. Juicy burgers. Ice cream sundaes. Nachos. Check. Check Check. You can’t come out there with the ultimate tea sandwich or an epic french macaron. Come on now, we need the mess!
I call this the ultimate vegan cheesesteak because it meets all the criteria. A hot drippy mess that you wear like a badge of honor, because it’s so goddamn worth it. Quite frankly, if it doesn’t take you an entire roll of paper towels by the time you’re finished, something has gone terribly wrong.
I want you elbow deep in that cheese sauce. Hunched over, Guy Fieri style looking like the reigning champion of a pie eating contest…if pie was made out of tofu and vegan cheese.
Now let’s get one thing straight. This doesn’t taste like a cheesesteak. I always get a kick out of when people expect veggies to taste like something else.
“This spaghetti squash doesn’t taste like spaghetti!”
“It’s good, but I can still tell it’s zucchini, not pasta.”
“This definitely is NOT rice.”
These are vegetables people. They can’t walk on water. Have you ever heard of beef trying to taste like spinach? Mic drop.
But I can tell you this, it tastes effin delicious. I just picture some guy named Joe, slinging this meaty veggie mixture hot off the grill, and stuffed full into a soft kaiser roll, asking if I want hots, as a butt dangles out of the corner of his mouth. Instead it’s just me. In my sweats. Talking in my best Boston accent to a pan full of tofu. A girl can dream…
Money-Saving Tips for this Vegan Cheesesteak Sandwich:
- Don’t buy pre-cubed. The package of already cubed tofu may look the same, but it’s actually smaller than the original. Opt for a full block, and prep it yourself.
- Buy a bag. If your grocery store has a bag of yellow onions, buy those instead of by the piece. They tend to cost less per pound, and you’ll always have some on hand.
- Price compare. At my grocery store, the pre-sliced portabella and the full-sized were the same price per pound, so I saved some steps and bought the sliced. Always check the unit price (the small price in the corner) to see which option is the cheapest.
More plant-based recipes:
Vegetarian Grilled Portobello Mushroom Tacos
Vegetarian Tofu Paprikash
Vegan Basil BLT Sandwich
The Ultimate Vegan Cheesesteak Sandwich
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
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This ultimate vegan cheesesteak recipe is packed full of protein without the meat! Made with mushrooms, tofu, and a nut free vegan cheese sauce for the ultimate plant based sandwich.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced thin
- 1 yellow onion, sliced thin
- 1 (14 ounce) block firm tofu, drained and roughly chopped
- 1 (10 ounce) package sliced portobello mushrooms, roughly chopped
- 1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- salt and pepper, to taste
- Vegan Cheese Sauce
- 4 sourdough rolls
Instructions
- Heat oil in large saucepan over high heat.
- Add peppers and onions, and saute until soft ~ about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from heat, and set aside.
- Add tofu and mushrooms to the pan, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in soy sauce, pepper, and thyme, and stir to coat.
- Add peppers and onions, and remove from heat.
- Cut rolls in half lengthwise, and will with tofu mixture.
- Top each with salt and pepper if desired, and prepared cheese sauce.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, top with sliced provolone instead of cheese sauce.
- Mixture makes enough for 2-4 sandwiches, depending on appetite.
- Store leftover tofu mixture in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Category: sandwich, vegan
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: vegan
Keywords: sandwich, vegan, vegetarian, tofu, mushroom, recipe
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Looks fantastic! I was justing wondering about how hard would it be for you to make this.
Not hard at all! Comes together pretty fast, especially if you have the cheese sauce already made (although it only takes about 5 minutes to make too!)
Looks yummy! I’m one of those people who hates the texture of meat, so I gladly welcome a cheesesteak like this!
I never thought about using tofu for something like this. Looks delicious!
Wow this looks crazy good! A creative take on a classic sammie!
We love making tofu dishes so having a variety is great. This looks quite tasty.
Wow so yummy! This looks quite tasty.
Thanks so much!
The cheese sauce looks great!
Looks delicious! Love the easy recipe and the great shopping tips too!
Thank you Stephanie! All for easy & inexpensive!
My goodness! Just what I need on this cold day!
Thanks Didi! Definitely perfect for that! 😀
YES TO THIS. It looks so good 🙂 Thanks for showing that plant-based meals CAN be delicious.
Hooray for plant-based! 😀 Thanks Kate!
yum!! Love how cheezy this is!
So easy (and delicious) being cheezy. 🙂
Yum, this looks delicious!
How creative! My vegan clients will love this recipe. I will sub out a gluten-free roll for myself and enjoy this tasty sandwich:)
What a fun recipe for vegans and so creative! I will share with my vegan clients. I also will try for myself on a gluten-free bun because I have NCGS:)