Vegan Italian "Beefless" Sandwich Kit - 16 Pack
Ships Nationwide in U.S.
Not eligible for shipping to CanadaJust like Buona Italian Beef, but plant-based! This vegan sandwich is made from seitan and is exclusive to Buona. It’s a must try! Chicago taste but plant-based!
While the first Buona Italian Beef restaurant opened in 1981, the Buona family has been a part of Chicago’s iconic Italian Beef sandwich business since the early 1900’s. Founded by Joe Buonavolanto, Buona is the last remaining 100% family-owned Italian beef restaurant in Chicago. The family’s original Italian beef recipe has not changed for three generations. Buona is the Official Italian Beef of the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox, and Buona’s Italian beef sandwiches are served at Chicago Bears games.
This package serves 16 people and includes everything you need to make 8 Vegan Italian Beefless Sandwiches
- 8 trays Vegan Italian “Beef” & Gravy (each 17 oz.)
- 16 French Rolls (each 5")
- 1 jar Giardiniera Peppers (16 oz.)
- Storage and heating instructions
- Items ship frozen with dry ice, may dissipate during transit.
- Do not remove dry ice with bare hands.
- Upon arrival, place items in the refrigerator or in the freezer.
- Beef & gravy last up to 1 week in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in the freezer.
- Peppers last up to 3 months in the refrigerator.
- Rolls last up to 3 days in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in the freezer.
- For best results, thaw “beef” and gravy in refrigerator overnight.
To Serve
Stovetop
- Thaw for 2-3 days in the refrigerator.
- Cut bag & pour contents into saucepan & heat for approx. 5 min.
- Over medium heat until the temperature is 165 F. Do not boil.
Microwave – From Thawed
- Pour thawed “beef” and gravy into a microwave-safe container and heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from microwave and stir contents.
- Microwave again for 1-2 more minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (reduce heat time for smaller portions).
- Remove from microwave and stir well.
Microwave – From Frozen
- Place frozen contents into a microwaveable container and thaw on defrost cycle for approx. 10 minutes (defrost time may differ depending on microwave).
- Microwave on high for 2 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove from microwave and stir well.
Oven – From Thawed
- Thaw completely.
- Pre-heat oven & cooking sheet to 350 F.
- Cut bag & pour into tray. Cover with foil, place in center of oven on cooking sheet & heat for 10 min.
- Remove foil & stir. Heat for 5 min or until temperature is 165 F.
- Stir well and serve.
Oven – From Frozen
- Pre-heat oven & cooking sheet to 350 F.
- Remove contents from freezer bag & place in tray.
- Cover with foil & place tray in center of oven on cooking sheet. Heat for 25 min.
- Remove foil & stir. Heat 5 min or until product temperature is 165 F.
- Stir well & serve.
Assembling Your Sandwich
- Place 4-6 forkfuls of “beef” on a French roll, allowing gravy to soak into bread (for a juicier sandwich, dip both ends of bread or the entire sandwich into the gravy).
- Top with hot giardiniera if desired and enjoy!
- Italian Style Gravy – Water, Vegetable Base (Sauteed Vegetable Purees [Carrot, Celery, Onion], Salt, Sugar, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Potato Flour, Yeast Extract,Canola Oil, Onion Powder, Beet Powder, Natural Extractives Of Celery Seed),soybean Oil With 5% Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Soy Sauce (Water, Soybeans, Salt, Sugar), Salt, Garlic, Black Pepper, Oregano, Crushed Red Pepper.
- Plant Based Italian Style Sliced Beef – Water, Vital Wheat Gluten, Soy Sauce,( Water, Soybeans, Wheat, Salt), Wheat Flour, Garlic, Onion, Sea Salt, Nutritional Yeast, Black Pepper, Oregano, Basil. Allergens: Soy & Wheat Peppers, 100% Vegetable And Olive Oil, Celery, Carrots, Olives, Cauliflower, 1/10 1% Sodium Benzoate (To Preserve Flavor), Natural Seasonings, And Spices.
- Giardiniera Peppers – Peppers, 100% Vegetable & Olive Oil, Celery, Carrots, Olives, Cauliflower, 1/10 1% sodium benzoate (to preserve flavor), Natural Seasonings & Spices
- French Rolls
The Original Italian Beef
The Original Italian Beef
While the first Buona restaurant opened in 1981, the Buona family has been a part of the making of Chicago’s iconic Italian Beef sandwich since the early 1900's. At the time, Italian beef was often served at weddings as the thinly sliced beef could feed large crowds without costing too much. Started by Buonavolanto patriarch Joe Buonavolanto, Buona Beef is the last standing 100% family owned Italian beef restaurant group in Chicago. In fact, the family's original Italian beef recipe has not been compromised for three generations! Get Buona Italian Beef delivered nationwide today.
Whether you get yours Dry, Dipped or Baptized (You’re not a true Chicagoan if you haven’t figured out how to order an Italian beef sandwich!), Buona's juicy Italian Beef sandwich will leave you coming back for more!
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