Vegetarian Italian Beef Sandwich

Get ready to indulge in the bold flavors of a *Vegetarian Italian Beef Sandwich*, a plant-based twist on a Chicago classic! This hearty recipe features tender seitan slices sautéed to perfection alongside caramelized onions and bell peppers, all simmered in a fragrant broth infused with oregano, basil, and a kick of red pepper flakes. The savory mixture is piled high on toasted sub rolls, topped with melty provolone cheese, and finished with a zesty scoop of giardiniera for the perfect tangy crunch. Simple to prepare in just 40 minutes, this vegetarian delight is perfect for satisfying your comfort food cravings without compromising on taste. Whether you're looking for an easy weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing game-day treat, this sandwich packs all the nostalgia of the original while staying entirely meat-free!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 g Seitan slices
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 1 medium Green bell pepper, sliced
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 250 ml Vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 1 tsp Dried basil
• 0.5 tsp Red pepper flakes
• 4 Sub rolls
• 4 Provolone cheese slices
• 100 g Giardiniera (pickled vegetable relish)
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook for about 5 minutes, until they start to soften.

Step 2

Add the green bell pepper slices and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peppers are tender.

Step 3

Remove the vegetables from the skillet and set them aside.

Step 4

Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet and increase the heat to medium-high. Add the seitan slices and cook for about 5 minutes, until they are browned and slightly crispy on the edges.

Step 5

Lower the heat to medium and return the cooked onions and peppers to the skillet.

Step 6

Pour the vegetable broth and soy sauce over the seitan and vegetables in the skillet. Stir in the oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Let the mixture simmer on low heat for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the broth to reduce slightly.

Step 8

Preheat your oven’s broiler. Split the sub rolls and place them on a baking sheet.

Step 9

Evenly distribute the seitan and vegetable mixture among the rolls. Top each with a slice of provolone cheese.

Step 10

Place the sandwiches under the broiler for 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and top each sandwich with a generous spoonful of giardiniera.

Step 12

Serve immediately, allowing the flavors of the savory seitan and colorful giardiniera to shine in each bite.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1353.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2170.9

Total Fat 77.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5g
Cholesterol 60.4mg	0%
Sodium 7108.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 255.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.6g	0%
Total Sugars 30.8g
Protein 134.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1151.5mg	0%
Iron 19.3mg	0%
Potassium 1747.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.0%

Protein: 23.8%

Carbs: 45.2%