Vegan Sausage Hoagie Sandwich

5 from 3 votes

Vegan Sausage Hoagie Sandwich makes life easier by being able to do it all in the crockpot.

Course Lunch, Main Dish

Cuisine Vegan

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 8

Total Time 8 15

Servings Servings

Calories 323kcal

Author Ginny McMeans

12 ounces grain based chipotle sausage - I use one package of 4 sausages of Field Roast Mexican Cipotle
28 ounces crushed tomatoes - 1 large can
4 ounces tomato paste
½ cup water
2 tablespoon chili pepper - finely diced
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
½ teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon salt
5 hoagie buns Italian or whole wheat hoagie buns
Dairy-free Mozzarella cheese, optional - I used Chao in my photos
Dairy-free parmesan cheese, optional

Cut the casings off of the 'sausages', handling carefully. They will break. The 'sausages' aren't that delicate but be a little gentle.
Slice the 'sausage' into large chunks, about 4 slices per 'sausage'.
If you would like to brown the 'sausage' then add oil to a large skillet and heat to medium high.
Add the sausage to the pan and brown on all sides.
When done, set aside to cool and then put in the refrigerator.
While the' sausage' is browning, put all the remaining ingredients (except the buns) in the slow cooker.
Stir and cook on high 3 hours.
Carefully add the sausage to the crockpot and leave on high and cook another hour.

If the sauce seems to thick when you add the sausage you can add a couple tablespoons of water so and stir it in.