# Tofu Cheesesteak

A plant-based take on a classic Philly cheesesteak using marinated super firm tofu and vegan cheese.

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Diet: vegan, vegetarian
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- super firm tofu, thinly sliced
- vegan mayo
- veggie bouillon
- tomato paste
- soy sauce
- kitchen bouquet (optional)
- water
- onion powder
- garlic powder
- smoked paprika
- msg (optional)
- onion, diced
- vegan cheese
- hoagie roll

## Instructions

1. Slice the super firm tofu thinly using a knife or mandolin, then break into smaller pieces.
2. Whisk or blend together the vegan mayo, veggie bouillon, tomato paste, soy sauce, kitchen bouquet, water, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and MSG to create the marinade.
3. Cook the diced onions in a pan and set aside.
4. Add the tofu pieces to the pan and cook until slightly browned.
5. Pour the sauce over the tofu, stir to combine, and break the tofu into smaller pieces as needed.
6. Mix in the cooked onions, top with vegan cheese, and cover the pan to melt the cheese.
7. Fill a hoagie roll with the mixture and wrap in foil to compress the sandwich before serving.

## Equipment

- knife
- mandolin
- whisk
- blender
- pan
- foil

## Tips

- You can bake the tofu instead of stovetop cooking.
- If you prefer a cheese sauce over melted cheese, use a vegan cheese sauce like Whiz.
- Consider topping the sandwich with cherry peppers, hoagie spread, or a bit of ketchup.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/zBVZQB8YABM
- Creator: Thee Burger Dude
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/d438f4c8-a6a1-4955-9586-9bcb84cf16ed
- Extracted: 2026-08-14

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