Tofu vs. Impossible - The Iconic NYC Sandwich 2 Ways!

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Hi Everybody! Here's my quick and easy way to make a Vegan Chopped Cheese 2 Ways!
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0:00 Intro
0:20 Making Tofu Beef
2:35 Bread, Veggies, Condiments
3:17 Adobo & Sazon
4:14 Impossible Chopped Cheese
6:03 Tofu Chopped Cheese
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[@himasf]

Love how concise the videos are yet they don't feel rushed. 😗👌

[@TheeBurgerDude]

Thank you!! That’s my MO!!

[@Darell718]

As a New Yorker, I typically dislike any videos of someone from anywhere else making a chopped cheese but you did this perfectly and it's vegan which is pretty cool

[@TheeBurgerDude]

Thank you!

[@Sheri...]

Why is it called Chopped Cheese when it's more hamburger meat & seasonings than cheese? I'm from NY & I've never heard of this.

[@Vegan_Ape_2018]

Sitting here with a broken hand and broken left clavicle. I'll be making this when I'm good to go. Looks absolutely bangin.

[@ValseInstrumentalist]

The original chopped cheeze was the thing that made me fall in love with your channel.

[@melanieOh]

Thanks for continuing to provide excellent recipes for us non-meat-eaters, I'm back off meat and it is KILLING me to not be able to order and eat most things in a bodega without feeling an indescribable heaviness in my heart 😅

[@veganpeace7890]

I've never had a chopped cheese vegan or not! This looks incredible, I must make! I really appreciate that you use alternatives like tofu, tvp and soy curls as alternatives to beyond or impossible. The mock meats are way out of my budget!

[@TheeBurgerDude]

Hope you enjoy!!

[@bvdlio]

Yes

[@thebigmm6548]

Outside of USA, mock meats are incredible expensive. For example, I can buy around ~8 blocks of tofu for the price of 2 beyond burgers.

[@basfinnis]

Flipping heck, that's making my mouth water looking at that 😜 I'll give this a go. Thanks 😘

[@ASOT666]

im high af and I NEEd this rn lol

[@TheeBurgerDude]

Same!!

[@wylanvallotton4462]

😂 I feel y'all! 🤣

[@PaulSmoker420]

I can relate. 😵‍💫😋

[@mediafreak5923]

​@@TheeBurgerDudeMe three

[@bluu_ice6554]

​@@mediafreak5923me 4

[@lindsaytoussaint]

YES! As a harlemite (let it be known this sandwich originated in Harlem ✊🏾) the bread must be a hero (italian long roll) if you come here (yes you can get vegan chopped cheese in some bodegas) I beg you don’t order it on a Kaiser (or just “roll” here), it may be a more manageable portion but it just hits different on a hero! And for additional fixins I’m team pickled jalapeños or banana peppers all day.

[@LowkeyLoki16]

went vegetarian (for the most part) a while ago. you do so much for recipe inspiration for me, ive been running out of ideas lately

[@malinheleneanderberg934]

I am so grateful when you make different versions or options ❣with ingredients are available around the world. New fan here.

[@Pastel00Peach]

I just moved to Missouri a bit ago and can’t find those impossible meat Pattie’s ANYWHERE, so I’ve been trying to get creative with tofu and I actually prefer it. So I’ve definitely gotta give this a try! Looks so good!

[@rini6]

I’m lazy. But I’m actually considering making the tofu ground beef. It looks so good!

[@lordjavathe3rd]

Make me one too.

[@DerekSarnoChef]

This looks friggin awesome!

[@yakzivz1104]

omg this looks so good!!!

[@stephensano9156]

Mind blown Burger dude! I was engulfed in watching you craft the marinade when my mind wondered why such a rich flavorful marinade, including gravy browning, for a chopped cheese? Perhaps it was just a brain fart, but either way my excitement grew with every cooking step. Then I was sad when the marinade met the Tofu with only slight color change. Cooking the Tofu made a major difference as did rehydrating and reducing the cooking liquid. However, your wealth of knowledge creating great Vegan meats brought that Tofu to a beautiful, crispy, non-meat reduction that certainly rivals any meat-based Chopped Cheese. Nice job!

[@anakinskywalker9772]

I'm not even vegan but this actually looks like meat! I'm impressed by your skill!!! Keep the good work 👍👍👍 Edit: you just got a new subscriber

[@TheeBurgerDude]

Thank ya!

[@oterofamily8122]

I just love your videos! So informative and patient! Definitely trying this!

[@avamooltrey]

I made this for my love(my son) and I. We loved it!

[@wesleechew7340]

Oh man I gotta try this. Thank you so much!!!

[@anthonyg13emergencyvideos]

my goodness this looks so darn good. making this ASAP

[@khinkskhoils7647]

Looks delicious. Tfs.

[@jaquebus]

Man all the content you make is amazing man, you make vegan food look amazing and you are a spectacular cook.

[@DoctorRevers]

Amazing videos. Always look incredible. Nice work sir.

[@sebastianfernandez6146]

My favorite food youtube channel atm

[@Whateveridesire]

Hi there, long time fan, first time commenter. I was wondering if you could make more meal prep recipes? Thanks 👍

[@user-sw7js4jw7v]

We are the same, Dude. Immediately grabbing some spice and pickled stuff to level up a great sando. 👌

[@jackseve]

Thanks for the idea. I’m trying this with mushrooms and lentils to make a ground meat. Possibly adding a little VWG. Going to try the same instead of the tofu.

[@lordjavathe3rd]

Yeah, Lentils is what I have too. I was considering making it when spirits were guilt tripping me for burning lentils by frying them like a burger. Oh brother, that and I don't have any oil right now. I could really go for a veggie burger.

[@Sheri...]

What's VWG?

[@vkkoorchester666]

I think Tofu as minced meat substitute works always really well. You can adjust the taste much more ...

[@JihouGijutsu]

you and sauce stash need to do collabs

[@JuniaWiatyel-iq6jh]

Im already planning this tomorrow

[@georginasmith5923]

I live on your tofu ground beef, it's the best ever

[@mysirenesong]

It would be great if you could add Gravy Master to your Amazon store. I can't be the only person who's been unable to find it locally.

[@TheeBurgerDude]

Will do!

[@hyperbolicfilms]

I woke up after two hours of sleep and watched this and now I’m trying not to start cooking because I should be asleep, but you made me hungry and excited about tofu.

[@Lep_19]

Tried this today, tastes pretty great! I'm not a vegan but it hit all the right notes from other homemade chopped cheeses I've made. I will say though for anyone making it, the bake time given in the video is completely off lol, at least for my oven. It took a total of about an hour and a half of baking + a bit of broiling to get things near crispy enough to work for a sandwich, and that's without any of the rehydrating shown in the vid. Just be prepared for a time investment if you go the tofu route!

[@defnotisaiah3210]

yay for tofu!!!

[@TigerGreene]

Looks delicious! It reminds me a lot of a philly cheese steak.

[@natedawgmomtakeover9972]

I already make this on the regular but you added some stuff I haven’t tried yet and now I need to make it again

[@NateDaGreat212]

Looks delicious 👍 Gotta toast that bread tho lol ✌️

[@PurringMyrrh]

I would love to put these against the meat version I just saw Matty make! Im guessing all three are freakin fantastical!😍

[@Nyancakez]

How do you think this would be with your TVP burger recipe from your cookbook? I've made it before as burger patties but never tried chopping it.

[@TheeBurgerDude]

I think it'd work great!

[@nils2527]

Awesome recipe, as always. Cant wait to make and eat it. Habe you tried freezing your tofu meat? I would love to make a huge batch an dfreeze it but am unsure in which step to do that

[@capestreasuresPtown]

OH BABY!!!!

[@christophermorin9036]

Never heard of this before....But now I want one lol.

[@empresskiya6466]

Ooh ooh Ooh ❤❤

[@VeryTastySoup87]

Great video! I prefer tofu

[@mikiniwilliams5916]

Looks like the original! Can't wait to try it!

[@lordjavathe3rd]

I really liked it! I just want someone to make me one, or something like it...

[@idkmoa]

Can you plz make a vegan version of French Toast Pizza?

[@Dreamysunshine23]

Funny cuz I'm from the Bronx where it's originally from and I had to stop eating beef way b4 I went vegan so I haven't had one in so long... this looks awesome! Have you ever had a chopped chicken? I'd love for you to make a vegan version😋

[@nayomeer4736]

Was wondering what brand veggie beef patties you used in this video.

[@toxx1220]

nice

[@lermauddechevailJohnson]

Can't forget the bev ❤

[@cleonebenedicbacomo6033]

Uncle Roger will not approve of Tofu Tearing, but approve to MSG.

[@Sheri...]

Who's Uncle Roger?

[@TheTimo5494]

I make tofu crumbles in huge batches for everything

[@janetkellysucks]

Yup. I need thisssss

[@waltdiesel]

Do you have a recipe book?

[@okmak397]

You gotta make Oklahoma onion burgers

[@sheysmith98]

Add garlic to the sazón for accuracy 😊

[@jackmcgrath2195]

I make vegan chopped cheese everyday at work never thought to use tofu that’s legit

[@adamswitlak1242]

This Tofu Beef option is a game changer for me. In my Country there is no way to buy "a vegan meat" products from the US. Great clip, pal.

[@interferonmusic]

so is the gravy master essentially for color?

[@TheeBurgerDude]

Yeah but it has some good flavor too!

[@NinaSharae]

What cheese do you use?! All the cheese I buy has that nasty aftertaste 😫

[@vicktoryscreech]

ive gotttta find some good gluten free rolls so i can have the full experience w these

[@Jrce11]

Put the tofu into the bowl where you mixed the marinade instead next time. You’ll get a bit more bang for your buck

[@RockPaperStilettos]

Why the extra firm tofu. I usually use soft tofu for ground beef type stuff. Can you tell me the differences?

[@TheeBurgerDude]

Too much water, it’ll take too long to bake and get chewy.

[@chevypreps6417]

The sandwiches look great. PS: Did you know if you cannot see the top of your head you are too close to the camera.

[@tinyjungle_]

Uncle? My last name is Dude as well.

[@Veganartist25]

Why haven’t you uploaded a long form video in a while

[@A22208]

Confused. Is this a ny cheesesteak?

[@Sheri...]

Me too. I've never heard of a chopped cheese sandwich & I'm from New York.

[@Sheri...]

I can't figure out why it's called "chopped cheese" when it's really based on beef chopmeat with a little cheese melted in.

[@di_nwflgulf3547]

I don't do processed, either jack f or tofu... Happy Sunday 😋

[@andreschou9560]

something ive noticed is you r the grandmaster of vegan cheese melting.

[@ima7333]

I’m not vegan but eating meat hurts my body so bad. I also don’t have impossible burger where i live. I suppose i could only try the tofu ground “meat” then.

[@8thhousealchemist600]

Why would you eat tofu (soy) or Impossible Burger (soy), over non-soy delicious juicy Beyond Meat?

[@jonoc5]

Why would you care so much about soy?

[@domingomontekarlos9505]

I thought the one with tofu and no onions was for your wife?

[@wylanvallotton4462]

What vegan cheese slices do you prefer. I just started trying them and the first one I tried was Vevan and it was the most disgusting thing I've eaten in a long time. I'm just hoping it can only go up from there right?

[@christophermorin9036]

Follow Your Heart does a pretty good Vegan American cheese, but if you want something with a little more substance you can try Violife Cheddar.

[@wylanvallotton4462]

@@christophermorin9036 ok thank you. I'll try those next, if I can find them. I have heard complaints about violife, but nothing can be as horrible as Vevan right? I hope at least.

[@steadystate4015]

So Delicious American Slices are my go-to for American Cheese anything

[@burgerhoagie]

I think your twitter got hacked...

[@TheeBurgerDude]

I deleted my twitter a while ago. What do you mean?

[@burgerhoagie]

​@@TheeBurgerDude ahh. it looks like you still post the twitter link on your video descriptions though. i clicked it on this video and it looks like someone else took over your username. it definitely confused me based on the content there 😅

[@TheeBurgerDude]

Oh no!! That sucks lol. Not surprised. Twitter is a hellhole. Thanks for the heads up! I need to delete all my twitter links.

[@JuniaWiatyel-iq6jh]

Scecond

[@TUG657]

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[@gazzamuso]

Wash your sister sauce!

[@spencerm.carney7287]

Wait, doesn't A-1 have anchovies in it?? They make a vegan version??

[@dapper3160]

Cursory google search says no. Maybe it used to have anchovies, but that hasn't been the case for years.

[@PurringMyrrh]

Thats worchestershire

[@PurringMyrrh]

I thought the same thing and just checked.😄

[@Sheri...]

A-1 is vegan but unfortunately I've never liked the flavor of it.

[@estrella9801]

Upgrade your eating experience by using wheat or even better whole wheat bread. It will make it better in more ways than one. You don't know until you try.

[@mato8494]

Better than bouillon is vegan ? 🤨🤔

[@kandaceperkins1365]

Yes and No. They make a vegan version of the beef and chicken one, but I've always had to buy it online, it is never available at my grocery stores. Just make sure it says vegan on it.

[@daohouse]

first!

[@ok-qx8ez]

Sorry wrong channel 😢

[@swellswagal]

this is so wrong on every level, if u can eat this your git is stronger than mine.

[@LaCosa973]

The impossible burger i heard was givin rats kidney failure🤣

[@WatchmanMatt]

Repent, the Lord Jesus Christ who is God is coming soon and you still have a chance!

[@austin7761]

"Jesus is coming soon." -People for the last 2,000 years.

[@WatchmanMatt]

@@austin7761 The bible predicted that people will start getting tired of waiting and will scoff. You are fulfilling that prediction.