Plant-Based Chicago Italian Beef & Gravy
This iconic Chicago sandwich got a vegan makeover when Italian beef chain Buona partnered with Upton’s Naturals. Together, we created a juicy, savory sliced Italian Seitan and signature plant-based gravy tasty enough to satisfy any sandwich lover. After selling out in Buona restaurants all over the Midwest, it’s now available in a retail package so you can enjoy a Plant-Based Italian Beefless sandwich in your own home.
Ingredients: Water, Vital Wheat Gluten, Soy Sauce, (Water, Soybeans, Wheat, Salt), Wheat Flour, Garlic, Onion, Sea Salt, Nutritional Yeast, Black Pepper, Oregano, Basil.
Contains: Wheat, soy
Cooking instructions:
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 350F. 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.
Storage instructions: Keep refrigerated or frozen. For best results, thaw in refrigerator over night. Enjoy within 5 days of opening.
Nutritional information:
Serving Size: 8 oz (227 g)
Servings Per Container: 2
Calories Per Serving: 220
Amount per serving (% DV)
Total Fat: 4 g (6%)
Saturated Fat: 0 g (0%)
Trans Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 g (0%)
Sodium: 1670 mg (70%)
Total Carbohydrate: 12 g (4%)
Dietary Fiber: 0 g (0%)
Total Sugars: 1 g
Including 1 g Added Sugars (2%)
Protein: 35 g
Vitamin D: 0 mcg (0%)
Calcium: 91 mg (1%)
Iron: 3.06 mg (17%)
Potassium: 246 mg (6%)