Vegetarian Hearty Beef Stew with Vegetables

Warm up your soul with this Vegetarian Hearty Beef Stew with Vegetables, a plant-based twist on the classic comfort food. Bursting with wholesome ingredients like tender potatoes, sweet carrots, earthy mushrooms, and savory plant-based beef chunks, this stew is as robust and satisfying as its traditional counterpart. Simmered in a flavorful medley of vegetable broth, soy sauce, and optional red wine, and seasoned with smoked paprika, thyme, and garlic, this one-pot wonder is both comforting and packed with rich, savory depth. A quick cornstarch slurry gives the stew its perfectly thickened texture, while frozen peas add a pop of color and sweetness just before serving. Ready in just over an hour and ideal for meal prep or a cozy family dinner, this vegetarian stew is hearty, nourishing, and sure to become a new favorite. Pair it with crusty bread for the ultimate plant-based comfort meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 medium carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 3 medium potatoes, diced
• 250 grams mushrooms, sliced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup red wine (optional)
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 300 grams plant-based beef chunks
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic, sliced carrots, celery, and stir occasionally, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add the diced potatoes and sliced mushrooms. Cook for another 5 minutes until the mushrooms are tender.

Step 4

Pour in the vegetable broth and red wine, if using. Stir in the soy sauce and tomato paste until well combined.

Step 5

Add the plant-based beef chunks, bay leaves, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Step 7

Mix the cornstarch with water in a small bowl to form a slurry. Stir this mixture into the stew to thicken it; cook for 5 more minutes.

Step 8

Add the frozen peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes until they are heated through. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Step 9

Remove the bay leaves before serving the stew hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3229.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2368.2

Total Fat 69.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7919.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 301.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 55.1g	0%
Total Sugars 60.0g
Protein 113.7g	0%

Vitamin D 25IU	0%
Calcium 698.3mg	0%
Iron 27.5mg	0%
Potassium 8657.6mg	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: 27.4%

Protein: 19.9%

Carbs: 52.7%