Vegan Philly Cheesesteak (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cheesesteak
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454g seitan 'beef' (store-bought or homemade)
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20ml oil, divided
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1 medium onion, sliced
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½ medium green bell pepper, sliced (optional)
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118ml vegetable stock or vegan beef base
→ Vegan Cheese Sauce
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237ml unsweetened soy milk
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30g potato or tapioca starch
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16g nutritional yeast
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5ml vegan lactic acid or 10ml lemon juice
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5g dijon mustard
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1 clove garlic or 5g garlic powder
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5g paprika
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1 shallot or ¼ onion or 5g onion powder
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2g salt, or to taste
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2ml maple syrup
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15ml olive oil (optional for creaminess)
→ Assembly
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2 hoagie rolls
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30g vegan butter
# Instructions:
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Slice the seitan 'beef' into thin strips and set aside.
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Heat 10ml oil over medium heat in a skillet. Add the onions followed by bell peppers. Cook until they begin to caramelize. Remove from the pan and set aside.
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Add the remaining oil and seitan to the skillet. Cook until it begins to brown, then add vegetable stock.
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Return the cooked onions and bell peppers to the pan with the seitan. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
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If using fresh garlic and onion/shallot, add to a small blender with the soy milk and starch. Blend until finely minced.
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Transfer all cheese sauce ingredients to a saucepan and stir until evenly distributed. Cook over low heat while continuously stirring until the sauce thickens and becomes smooth.
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Taste the cheese sauce and adjust seasonings as needed. Remove from heat.
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Heat a clean griddle or pan over medium heat. Slice the hoagie rolls lengthwise without cutting completely through. Spread vegan butter on the inside surfaces and place cut-side down to toast until golden brown.
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Spread cheese sauce inside each toasted roll. Fill with the seitan mixture and top with additional cheese sauce. Serve immediately.
# Notes:
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For a more authentic flavor, use a vegan beef base instead of vegetable stock
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The cheese sauce can be made ahead and gently reheated before assembly
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This vegan alternative delivers the comfort of a traditional Philly cheesesteak