This plant based steak & cheese sub is a subway copycat inspired by the main flavours of the iconic philly cheesesteak.

The heart of the Steak and Cheese sub from Subway is, of course, is the steak. Subway uses thinly sliced, seasoned beef that’s cooked to tender perfection. The steak is sautéed with a special blend of seasonings that adds depth and flavour without overwhelming the palate.

In this vegan version, we will be using plant-based steak pieces by Juicy Marbles (gifted, not sponsored).

But no steak and cheese sub would be complete without the cheese. Subway uses a generous portion of melted American cheese, which adds a rich, creamy texture. As the cheese melts over the hot steak, it creates a gooey, texture that balances out the steak. We will be using vegan smoked applewood cheese as the substitute here.

Tailor Your Sub

One of the joys of ordering from Subway is the ability to personalise your sub to suit your taste and preferences. Here’s how you can make a plant-based Steak and Cheese sub at home:

  • Bread Choices: Choose from a variety of bread options, a vegan hoagie roll or french baguette if you can’t access the former.
  • Fresh Toppings: Add a crunch with fresh vegetables like lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers. For extra flavour, you could even add onions, pickles, or jalapeños.
  • Sauces and Condiments: Enhance your sub with a range of sauces and condiments – like mayo, bbq, or chili sauces!
  • Extra Additions: Feeling extra hungry? Add more vegan cheese or a double serving of plant-based steak.

Vegan Subway Steak & Cheese Copycat

This plant based steak & cheese sub is a subway copycat inspired by the main flavours of the iconic philly cheesesteak.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Keyword: fast food, sandwich
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 2 plant based steak fillets
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 medium white onion
  • 1 baguette or 2 vegan hoagie rolls
  • 4 slices lettuce
  • 6 slices tomato
  • 8 slices cucumber
  • 2 slices vegan cheese (or more for more cheesy)
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • olive oil for sauteing
  • vegan mayo
  • bbq sauce (optional)

Instructions

  • Cut up your steak into small pieces and pan fry them in salt & black pepper until browned.
  • Slice your bell peppers and onions. Saute the onions in some oil until translucent. Then add green bell peppers and saute them for a few minutes until they are fully cooked.
  • Cut the bread into half and slice them horizontally.
  • Prep veggies of choice: chop lettuce into shreds, slice tomatoes and cucumbers.
  • Spread some sauces of your preferences – like vegan mayo and bbq on one side of the bread.
  • Layer the sandwich with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, green bell pepper-onions mix, and steak bites.
  • Slice vegan cheese diagonally into triangles and add into the sandwich. Blowtorch to melt the cheese or microwave for 30 seconds.
  • Your sub is ready!