Vegan Hearty Beef Stew with Vegetables

Cozy up with a bowl of this Vegan Hearty Beef Stew with Vegetables, the ultimate plant-based comfort food that delivers all the flavors of a classic beef stew while remaining 100% vegan. Loaded with tender potatoes, carrots, celery, and mushrooms, this stew gets its rich, savory depth from a blend of red wine, vegetable broth, and aromatic herbs like thyme and rosemary. A hearty plant-based beef substitute adds protein and chew, while a thick, velvety broth brings everything together. Perfect for chilly evenings, this one-pot meal is easy to make, taking just 20 minutes of prep and simmering to perfection in under an hour. Serve this wholesome, nutrient-packed stew with crusty bread for an irresistibly satisfying vegan dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion
• 3 cloves garlic cloves
• 3 medium carrots
• 3 stalks celery stalks
• 3 medium potatoes
• 8 ounces mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup red wine
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 2 leaves bay leaves
• 12 ounces plant-based beef substitute
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves, add them to the pot and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.

Step 3

Peel and slice the carrots, chop the celery stalks, and dice the potatoes. Add them to the pot with the onions and garlic.

Step 4

Clean and quarter the mushrooms and add them to the pot, stir occasionally and cook for 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 5

Add tomato paste to the pot, stirring well to coat the vegetables. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Step 6

Pour in the red wine, vegetable broth, and soy sauce. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Add the dried thyme, dried rosemary, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper to the stew.

Step 8

Bring the mixture to a simmer, cover the pot with a lid, and reduce the heat to low. Let it cook for 30 minutes.

Step 9

Add the plant-based beef substitute to the pot, give it a stir, and continue to cook for another 20 minutes.

Step 10

Stir in the frozen peas and cook for 5 more minutes.

Step 11

Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry and stir it into the stew to thicken. Let it cook for another 5 minutes.

Step 12

Remove the bay leaves before serving and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper as needed.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3125.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2699.6

Total Fat 102.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 26.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7599.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 317.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 54.6g	0%
Total Sugars 59.2g
Protein 118.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 594.2mg	0%
Iron 31.0mg	0%
Potassium 9286.5mg	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: 34.6%

Protein: 17.8%

Carbs: 47.7%