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    Home ▸ Vegan Burgers, Wraps and Sandwiches

    Vegan Cheesesteak Sandwich

    Last modified: October 5, 2022. Originally posted: July 18, 2019 By Sophia DeSantis

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    Only 20 minutes to a healthy easy dinner your whole family will love! This vegan cheesesteak mushroom sandwich is the perfect anytime meal. #vegansandwich #easyveganrecipes

    Only 20 minutes to a healthy easy dinner your whole family will love! This vegan cheesesteak sandwich is the perfect anytime meal.

    Hand holding a half eaten mushroom Philly cheesesteak sandwich

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    This recipe was originally published on 7/11/14

    There aren't many meals you can make in 20 minutes, so when I find one that everyone likes, we make it over and over. Like this vegan Philly cheesesteak sandwich with mushrooms. Even the mushrooms haters love it smothered in some gooey vegan cheese sauce.

    Vegan Cheesesteak

    Traditional cheesesteak is made of steak, but different varieties have popped up, both other meat based versions and vegetarian ones. I have seen a few different vegan versions out there, but using mushrooms is my favorite of them all.

    What kind of mushrooms do you use in a vegan cheesesteak?

    I love mushrooms for mimicking the meat base in a Philly cheesesteak because they are a whole food way to get great taste plus extra veggies. They have some protein and when thinly sliced and cooked well, they give a great texture.

    There are so many kinds of mushrooms out there, all with slightly different textures. For ease, I use portobello mushrooms in this recipe. They are easy to find and one of my favorites.

    Shiitake mushrooms would also work well here, as would porcini or king trumpet. All have a good meaty like texture but are harder to find and can be more expensive.

    How do you prep vegan cheesesteak ahead of time?

    It's easy to have this recipe prepped ahead of time. Here are a few tips that will make this already quick and easy meal even faster:

    • slice the mushrooms, bell peppers and onions
    • chop the parsley and garlic
    • make any cheese sauces you are using

    Making a Vegan Cheesesteak Sandwich

    This easy recipe is done in a few simple steps. It comes together so fast, you won't believe it!

    1. Put the fresh ingredients into a pan. Frying pan with mushrooms and peppers being mixed by wooden spoon
    2. Add the flour and cook until everything is fully cooked and browning. Wooden spoon sautéing mushrooms and peppers in a frying pan
    3. Add cheese if you want and devour! White plate with a mushroom Philly cheesteak sandwich on it on a grey napkin

    Toppings for vegan cheesesteak

    This mushroom twist on traditional Philly cheesesteak is delicious on it's own, but adding a creamy cheese sauce makes it even better! Here are some of our favorites

    • Ultimate Cheese Sauce
    • Mac and Cheese Sauce
    • Sharp White Cheese Sauce

    You could also use a store bought sliced vegan cheese to make it super quick. My favorite is Follow Your Heart, Provolone flavor.

    A few other things that I have added in are:

    • fresh greens, like spinach
    • spicy hot peppers like jalapeno, cherry bomb, poblano or serrano

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    Hand holding a half eaten mushroom Philly cheesesteak sandwich

    Vegan Cheesesteak Sandwich

    Sophia DeSantis
    Quick, simple, healthy comfort food for those busy nights. This vegan Philly portobello "steak" sandwich is full of veggies, a touch of optional spice, and loads of flavor!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 156 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 teaspoon fresh chopped garlic , about 1 medium garlic clove
    • Your favorite oil for sautéing , or veggie broth if not using oil
    • 4 Portobello mushrooms , thinly sliced
    • 1 small green bell pepper , thinly sliced
    • 1 small red bell pepper , thinly sliced
    • 1 small sweet or yellow onion , thinly sliced
    • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 2 tablespoons brown rice flour (see note)
    • ½ cup veggie broth , low sodium if needed
    • 6 hot dog buns or sub sandwich rolls

    Optional add ins:

    • 2 cups fresh spinach , sauté with veggies
    • 2 spicy peppers , thinly sliced, sauté with veggies for spicy version
    • Ultimate "Cheese" Sauce
    • Mac and Cheese Sauce
    • Sharp White Cheese Sauce
    • vegan cheese

    Instructions
     

    • Sauté garlic in a pan using oil or broth until lightly browned.
    •  Add veggies and cook covered until mushrooms release some liquid.
    • Remove cover and add parsley, salt and pepper and mix well.
    • Add flour and veggie broth and continue to cook until juice thickens.
    • Remove from heat and serve in buns. 
    • Top with one of the cheese sauces or sliced cheese if you want an extra layer of creaminess.

    Notes

    • You can use any flour you want if you aren't worried about it being gluten free. You can also use a starch like cornstarch. If you use a starch make sure to mix it into a bit of broth or water first so it doesn't clump.
    • The cheese sauce gives it an extra creamy taste without compromising flavor or the vegan factor. Same with vegan cheese.
    • Nutrition facts and cook time do not include optional toppings.
    Tips to prep ahead
    • Slice veggies.
    • Make optional toppings of choice.
    Baby/toddler food idea
    • Feed baby puree of spinach, bell peppers and mushrooms. Feed toddler the filling (without the spicy peppers) with a spoon and the bread on the side.

    Recipe by Veggies Don’t Bite, visit our site for more great plant-based recipes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 156kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 6gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 561mgPotassium: 385mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 750IUVitamin C: 43.7mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 2.2mg

    Nutrition and metric information should be considered an estimate.

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    1. Barb

      December 04, 2022 at 3:39 pm

      Going to make this tonight. Just curious…are you related to FL governor?

      Reply
      • Sophia DeSantis

        December 05, 2022 at 4:36 pm

        Let me know how you like it! And no, not related that I know of. It's my husband's side that has the last name.

        Reply
    2. Emilie

      August 18, 2019 at 10:06 am

      Just made this for lunch and really enjoyed it! I've made other vegan steak and cheese before, but I really like how you make a little gravy to the veggies. I also made your ultimate cheese sauce to top it, and served in pita pockets. Yummy! Now just thinking of what to put the rest of the cheese sauce on....

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        August 18, 2019 at 12:18 pm

        Thank you Emilie! I'm so happy you liked it! Sooooo many things you can put the cheese sauce on!

        Reply
    3. JD

      March 18, 2018 at 5:32 pm

      I’m not a huge mushroom lover but the way these are thinly sliced with all the other veggies makes it really good!

      Reply
    4. Zoe

      May 09, 2016 at 3:16 pm

      I had this for lunch the other week and it was SO SATISFYING! I featured this recipe in my recent post "30 Portobello Mushroom Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less"! http://vegan.supply/30-portobello-mushroom-recipes-in-30-mins-or-less/ Thanks, Sophia!

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        May 09, 2016 at 3:40 pm

        Wow thanks Zoe!!! That's so awesome to hear. And thank you for the feature!!

        Reply
      • Sue

        July 28, 2019 at 4:48 pm

        Sophia, this is my first cheese steak and it's phenomenal! Thanks so much, we loved it.

        Reply
        • veggiesdontbite

          July 30, 2019 at 3:20 pm

          Yay!! So happy you liked it!!

    5. Diana

      February 17, 2016 at 3:20 pm

      OK so I'm a year and a half late to the cheesesteak party but I've finally arrived! Sophia, this was fantastic! I left out the cherry bombs because we don't like spicy things (I know! We're wimps!) but oh my goodness this came out so perfect! I melted Field Roast Chao Cheese on top and served it on gluten free buns. I'm posting it on Instagram tomorrow!

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        February 17, 2016 at 7:44 pm

        Hi Diana!!! Ha!! You are so funny. I'm SUPER excited you loved them and with Chao Cheese...OMG! YUM! I'm putting these back into the rotation with some cheese asap! Thank you so much for sharing!

        Reply
    6. Kaylee

      April 25, 2015 at 6:01 am

      I can't find cherry bomb peppers anywhere 🙁 I found roasted sweet red peppers, and a cherry pepper HOT spread, but I love the sweet ones..any suggestions?

      Anyways..I made with the roasted sweet peppers & it turned out GREAT!!!! Thank for recipe

      Kaylee

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      • veggiesdontbite

        April 25, 2015 at 8:20 am

        Thanks Kaylee!! Roasted sweet peppers work great! The cherry bomb are just spicier. I've found them in a jar at trader joes before. But not sure if they still have them. I've also found them fresh at Jimbos. So glad you liked it!! Now I'm craving them. Lol!

        Reply
    7. Anna Lee

      April 17, 2015 at 11:42 am

      I am so excited to try this! I've always loooved phillys!

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        April 17, 2015 at 1:01 pm

        Thanks so much Anna! It's super quick and easy. I bet my new fat free Alfredo sauce would be really good on it too!! Let me know when you try it out!

        Reply
    8. Adrianne

      September 13, 2014 at 4:04 am

      My husband made this for me last night. Ohh my, it was delicious! I have never had a "cheesestake" before, with or without meat and this was a great place to start. Thanks for the recipe! I will be back for more from you blog.

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        September 13, 2014 at 7:50 am

        Thank you so much!! I'm so glad you liked it and hope you find more. Thanks for following!!

        Reply
    9. M-R

      July 11, 2014 at 7:32 pm

      To describe these as "drool-worthy" is putting it VERY mildly, Sophia ! I am going to have to buy some buns especially ... What a WONDERFUL recipe : thanks so much !!!!

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        July 11, 2014 at 10:46 pm

        Thank you for your kind words!! It's a quick and easy one that we love! Enjoy!

        Reply
        • M-R

          July 11, 2014 at 10:47 pm

          Nonono! - thank YOU for this entirely SCRUMMY recipe !
          🙂

        • veggiesdontbite

          July 12, 2014 at 8:53 am

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