Impossible™ Cheesesteak Recipe

Impossible™ Cheesesteak Recipe

This Impossible Cheesesteak recipe will save you a trip to Philadelphia—and also help save the planet. The term “comfort food” gets thrown around a lot these days, but cheesesteaks certainly meet the mark. After all, what’s better than gooey cheese, caramelized onion, and perfectly-cooked beef, all layered together in harmony on a hoagie? A cheesesteak featuring meat made from plants, that’s what. Better for you, better for the planet, and totally easy to make. Cheesesteaks are simple sandwiches with just a few ingredients, but those ingredients do a lot of work, so it’s important to get each one right. Once you have everything prepped and ready, you’re that much closer to enjoying your Impossible Cheesesteak. First things first: Every cheesesteak connoisseur knows that properly caramelized onions are crucial to achieving that trademark flavor, and the old rules certainly apply here. Thinly slice three white onions, toss them in a pot with cola and a pinch of salt, and cook down until the cola is gone—but don’t burn it! It may seem like a lot of onions at first, but in the end it will be the perfect amount. The cheese sauce is the easy part; simply melt the cheese in a pot with some water and whisk until blended. After you’ve browned the Impossible™ Beef and added the caramelized onions to it, all that’s left is to assemble the sandwiches on your hoagie rolls and broil in the oven for about 20 seconds. Now you’re all set. Delicious, easy, authentic, homemade cheesesteak sandwiches with Impossible Beef. No need to fly to Philly! This recipe makes enough for three cheesesteaks, but you’re not obligated to share.

Ingredients

  • 12 Ounce Package Impossible™ Beef
  • 3 Cups Cola
  • 7 Ounces Water
  • 3 Six-Inch Hoagie Rolls
  • 3 White Onions
  • 7 Ounces American Cheese
  • 3 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
  • Salt and Pepper To Taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Thinly slice the onion. Combine the sliced onion, cola, and a pinch of salt in a small pot and heat to a simmer. Cook down until the onions are reduced and the cola is completely evaporated. Be careful not to burn them!

  2. 2

    To make the cheese sauce, combine cheese and water in a small sauce pot and bring to medium heat. Whisk until fully incorporated, and keep warm for serving. *Make it 100% plant-based by using plant-based cheese.

  3. 3

    Heat the oil in a non-stick pan on medium-high heat. Crumble the Impossible Beef into the pan and sear while stirring. Add salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste.

  4. 4

    Once the Impossible Beef is cooked, stir in caramelized onion. Place this mixture on 6-inch hoagie roll, and top with cheese sauce. Place your assembled sandwich in the oven and set to broil for approximately 20 seconds, or until the cheese is melted.

  5. 5

    Makes three cheesesteak sandwiches.

Impossible™ Cheesesteak Recipe

Impossible™ Cheesesteak Recipe

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About this Recipe

Craving that classic, comforting cheesesteak experience but want a planet-friendly twist? This Impossible™ Cheesesteak recipe brings the iconic flavors of Philadelphia right to your kitchen, all while featuring delicious meat made from plants.

What truly sets this recipe apart is its clever approach to classic cheesesteak elements. From the perfectly caramelized onions, achieved with a unique cola cooking method, to the simple yet rich American cheese sauce, every component is designed for maximum flavor and ease, proving that plant-based can be utterly satisfying.

Prepare for a truly satisfying sandwich experience. You'll bite into tender, savory Impossible™ Beef mingled with sweet, deeply flavored caramelized onions, all enrobed in a warm, gooey blanket of American cheese. Each element harmonizes beautifully within a toasted hoagie roll, delivering that authentic, hearty cheesesteak sensation. It's comfort food redefined, where every mouthful is packed with rich, savory, and slightly sweet notes, offering a delicious alternative that's surprisingly simple to master.

The recipe emphasizes that "it’s important to get each one right" with just a few key ingredients. For the true Impossible™ Cheesesteak experience, sticking to the specified Impossible™ Beef, white onions, and American cheese is key to achieving the harmonious balance this recipe promises.

This Impossible™ Cheesesteak is perfect for a weekend lunch, a casual dinner, or whenever that comfort food craving strikes. It's a satisfying, stand-alone meal that's so good, you won't feel obligated to share, and certainly won't need to hop on a plane to Philly!

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