Guinness Beyond Steak Pretzel Bun Sandwich

Looking for a KILLER vegan recipe for St. Patrick’s Day this year? This Guinness Beyond Steak Pretzel Bun Sandwich is it! A pint of Guinness in one hand and a hot, savory, flavor-loaded sandwich in the other…yes please!

This Guinness Beyond Steak Pretzel Bun Sandwich is made with vegan Beyond Steak tips, pan seared with shallots and garlic and then cooked down in a Guinness gravy. Then it’s loaded onto a warm toasted pretzel bun and topped with Dijon mustard, sauerkraut, and chives.

This Guinness Beyond Steak Pretzel Bun Sandwich is a MAJOR crowd pleaser! Yes, it’s vegan…but thanks to the amazing Beyond Steak Tips that taste so much like real steak…even meat eaters will droll over this baby! This Guinness Beyond Steak Pretzel Bun Sandwich recipe is perfect for parties…like your St. Patrick’s Day party…but also makes an excellent meal any day of the week! This is your sign to crack open a beer and head to the kitchen.

This recipe is intended to be for a party, so it makes 8 Guinness Beyond Steak Pretzel Bun Sandwiches. If you aren’t looking to party…just cut the recipe in half if needed.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE GUINNESS BEYOND STEAK PRETZEL BUN SANDWICHES

This recipe is so simple to make, but is absolutely LOADED with flavor! Here’s what you will need…

BEYOND STEAK TIPS IN GUINNESS GRAVY INGREDIENTS

• BEYOND STEAK TIPS – Beyond Steak Tips are a plant-based alternative to steak. This vegan alternative for steak is honestly outstanding. The taste is savory, meaty and delicious. The texture is excellent. Beyond Steak tips have a great chew to them and crisp up on the edges very nicely when sautéed or air-fried. Beyond Steak tips are an amazing source of plant-based protein. With a whopping 21g of protein per serving, it is the perfect addition to any meal. You can find a bag of these babies in the frozen section of your grocery store. Most likely in the frozen vegan and vegetarian meat section.
• GUINNESS –  It was a beautiful day for vegans when Guinness finally became vegan! It’s official folks…Guinness beer is vegan! For those of us who have not had Guinness…Guinness is a stout beer. It can be described as light bodied, slightly creamy and sweet. Guinness has a bit of a sharp, bitter flavor from hops, but it’s rounded out with hints of malt, cocoa, cherry and raisin. Adding Guinness to this vegan stout gravy gives it a sharp, complex flavor that any beer enthusiast will love. For this recipe, I went with Guinness Extra Stout because it has an even bolder flavor than the original and holds up in cooking better.
• VEGAN BUTTER – There are many versions of vegan butter out there these days! My personal favorite is Myoko’s plant based butter. But feel free to use your favorite brand!
• NOT-BEEF BOUILLON CUBE – For this recipe I used Edward and Son’s Not-Beef bouillon cubes. These are full of flavor and help create more of a beef flavor. If you can’t find them, you can substitute another bouillon cube if desired. You can buy Edward and Son’s Not-Beef bouillon cubes in some grocery stores, including Whole Foods. You will find them in the broth section or the health food section of the grocery stores. You can always find them online as well! They are sold on Amazon.
• SHALLOTS – can substitute 1/2 an onion if desired
• GARLIC
• DIJON MUSTARD
• GARLIC POWDER
• ONION POWDER
• FLOUR – used to thinken the Guinness Gravy

THE REST OF THE INGREDIENTS FOR PRETZEL SANDWICH

• PRETZEL BUNS – Pretzels buns are just so amazing. Soft pretzels destined to be a sandwich…yes please! For this recipe I went with the brand Pretzilla, but feel free to use whatever brand you prefer!
• SAUERKRAUT – Make sure you drain your sauerkraut well before adding! No one like a soggy pretzel.
• CHIVES
• DIJON MUSTARD

HOW TO MAKE THE BEYOND STEAK TIPS IN GUINNESS GRAVY

The only part of the recipe that you will actually be cooking from scratch is the Beyond steak tips in Guinness gravy. And don’t worry…it’s quick and painless! Here’s how you do it…

Simply melt vegan butter in a skillet over medium heat.

Then add sliced shallots and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add the diced cloves of garlic. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add both bags of Vegan Beyond Steak Tips. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.

Add one cup of Guinness beer. Continue to stir.

Add the 1/2 Bouillon cube, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, poultry seasoning, and flour. Continue to cook for another 5 minutes, stirring often.

When all of the liquid has been absorbed and the vegan Beyond steak begins to brown, it’s ready to be added to your pretzel buns!

WHAT TO SERVE WITH GUINNESS BEYOND STEAK PRETZEL BUN SANDWICHES

These Guinness Beyond Steak Pretzel Bun Sandwiches are absolutely perfect as is. But you can serve them with a condiment to really take them to the next level! Here’s some suggestions…

• Vegan Sour Cream
• Vegan Ranch
• Vegan 1000 Island dressing
• Vegan Blue cheese dressing
• Hot Sauce
• Guinness Vegan Cheese Sauce
• Guinness Gravy

Looking for some sides to serve with your Guinness Beyond Steak Pretzel Bun Sandwich?

• Side Salad
• Steamed Veggies
• Coleslaw
• Fries
• Loaded Irish Vegan Mac and Cheese

Turn Guinness Beyond Steaks pretzel sandwich into a finger food / snack

These Guinness Beyond Steak Pretzel Bun Sandwiches make a perfect meal, but you can also turn them into a finger food / snack for a party setting! Just cut each sandwich into 3 or 4 pieces and stick a toothpick in it! Perfect vegan finger food that EVERYONE will love!

LOOKING FOR MORE CROWD PLEASING VEGAN RECIPES FOR ST. PATRICK’S DAY?

Here’s some suggestions…

• GUINNESS BEYOND STEAK VEGAN QUESADILLA RECIPE
• GUINNESS BEYOND STEAK EGG ROLLS : VEGAN ST. PATTY’S RECIPE
• GUINNESS VEGAN STEAK SLIDERS : VEGAN BEYOND STEAK TIPS RECIPE
• GUINNESS VEGAN CHEESE SAUCE
• BEYOND MEAT BEER SLOPPY JOES – WITH VEGAN CHEESE POTATO HASH
• VEGAN BANGERS AND MASH BAKED POTATOES WITH GUINNESS GRAVY
• LOADED IRISH VEGAN MAC AND CHEESE : GUINNESS CHEESE SAUCE

HOW TO PREP GUINNESS BEYOND STEAK PRETZEL BUN SANDWICHES AHEAD OF TIME

These Guinness Beyond Steak Pretzel Bun Sandwiches are absolutely perfect to prep ahead of time! Just make the Guinness Beyond Steak tips in advance. You can store it in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days OR in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you are ready to serve, just reheat the Beyond Steak (thaw first if frozen), toast your pretzel buns, and top with toppings!

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