Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 large sweet onion
  • 2 med bell peppers
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 16 oz portobello mushroom caps (4 large)
  • 2 Tbs water or veg broth (if needed to prevent sticking)
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 3/4 cup low sodium veggie broth
  • 2 Tbs low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 Tbs vegan worchestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp molasses
  • 1/4 tsp liquid smoke (or smoked paprika)
  • 1 Tbs corn starch or arrowroot

Instruction

  • Slice onion and peppers into thin rings/strips and add to a large skillet, sprinkle with salt.
  • Cook onions and peppers on med heat, stirring frequently, until they begin to soften - use 1-2 Tbs veg broth or water to prevent sticking
  • Add 2 tsp chopped garlic and stir to combine.
  • Cut mushrooms into 1/4" thick slices.
  • Add mushrooms to skillet and saute until they begin to shrink in size and release their liquid.   Add Italian seasoning and mix well.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the Au Jus ingredients - veg broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire, molasses,  liquid smoke, and cornstarch
  • When the liquid from the mushroom has almost evaporated, slowly pour in the Au Jus.
  • Simmer mushrooms in Au Jus until sauce slightly thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Assemble sandwiches on the bread of your choice and enjoy!