Dairy-Free Hearty Beef Stew with Mushrooms

Warm up your soul with this Dairy-Free Hearty Beef Stew with Mushrooms—a comforting classic reinvented for dairy-free diets. Packed with tender beef chuck, earthy button mushrooms, and nutrient-rich vegetables like carrots, celery, and potatoes, this stew delivers rich, savory flavors with every bite. A splash of red wine and a touch of tomato paste elevate the broth to a velvety, aromatic perfection, while fresh thyme and a bay leaf infuse it with a depth of flavor that will have your kitchen smelling divine. Slow-simmered to melt-in-your-mouth tenderness and finished with vibrant peas, this one-pot wonder is perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. Ready in just over two hours, this healthy, dairy-free comfort food is an ideal crowd-pleaser.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:140 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 8 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup red wine
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
• 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 cup frozen peas

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Season the beef cubes with salt and pepper. Add to the pot, working in batches if necessary, and brown on all sides. Transfer the beef to a plate and set aside.

Step 3

In the same pot, add the diced onion, and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the sliced carrots, celery, and mushrooms to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 6

Stir in the tomato paste, combining it well with the vegetables.

Step 7

Pour in the red wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes.

Step 8

Return the beef to the pot along with the beef broth, bay leaf, and thyme. Stir to combine.

Step 9

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Step 10

Add the diced potatoes to the stew, cover, and simmer for an additional 30 minutes until the beef and potatoes are tender.

Step 11

Add the frozen peas and cook for another 5 minutes until heated through.

Step 12

Check seasoning and adjust with additional salt and pepper as needed. Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3702.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3619.9

Total Fat 214.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 78.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 680.4mg	0%
Sodium 6840.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 189.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.5g	0%
Total Sugars 42.2g
Protein 205.3g	0%

Vitamin D 22.7IU	0%
Calcium 511.3mg	0%
Iron 36.1mg	0%
Potassium 8593.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.0%

Protein: 23.4%

Carbs: 21.6%