Vegan Philly Cheesesteak Twist (Printable Version)
Sautéed mushrooms, peppers, and onions topped with creamy vegan cheese sauce in a toasted hoagie roll.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 - 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
03 - 1 large green bell pepper, thinly sliced
04 - 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
05 - 14 oz portobello mushrooms, thinly sliced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Seasonings
07 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari
09 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
→ Vegan Cheese Sauce
11 - 1 cup unsweetened soy or oat milk
12 - 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
13 - 2 teaspoons cornstarch
14 - 1 tablespoon vegan butter or olive oil
15 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
16 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
17 - 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
18 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Bread
19 - 4 soft hoagie rolls or sub rolls
# How to Make It:
01 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and peppers. Sauté for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Remove from the pan and set aside.
02 - Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 5–7 minutes, until they release their moisture and become golden brown.
03 - Stir in minced garlic, smoked paprika, soy sauce, black pepper, and salt. Cook for 1 minute more. Return the sautéed onions and peppers to the pan. Mix well and cook for another 2 minutes.
04 - In a small saucepan, whisk together soy or oat milk, nutritional yeast, cornstarch, vegan butter, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, and salt. Place over medium heat, whisking continuously, until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy (about 3–5 minutes). Remove from heat.
05 - Slice the hoagie rolls lengthwise, without cutting all the way through. Toast lightly if desired.
06 - Fill each roll with the mushroom-pepper mixture. Generously spoon vegan cheese sauce over the filling.
07 - Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Insights:
01 -
- The umami rich mushrooms deliver that hearty satisfaction you thought only beef could provide
- This cheese sauce genuinely nails the creamy melty quality that makes cheesesteaks legendary
02 -
- The cheese sauce thickens quickly so keep whisking and remove from heat as soon as it coats the back of a spoon
- Portobello mushrooms really do need to cook long enough to brown, that color equals flavor
03 -
- Make extra cheese sauce and keep it in the fridge for nachos or baked potatoes
- Slice your vegetables as thinly as possible so they cook evenly and meld together beautifully