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Beefless Stew

April 2, 2018 By 24 Comments

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Vegan Beefless Stew, plantbasedcooking.com

This plant-based recipe for beefless stew reminds me of the traditional American beef stew I had growing up. It always smelled heavenly and we used to enjoy family time around the table eating this hearty, comforting meal.

Sometimes I miss those recipes that make me feel all warm and cozy inside.

Beefless Stew

This recipe will take you for a trip down memory lane and hit the spot with its creamy gravy and traditional vegetables.

The mushrooms and addition of other umami flavors such as tomato paste, and Tamari (soy sauce without the wheat) make this satisfyingly close to the original. It is surprisingly just as comforting as the original heavy traditional beef stew.

A few hearty plant-based recipes to try for dinner:

  • Hearty Lentil Kale Soup
  • Sheet Pan Ratatouille with Creamy Polenta
  • Vegan Huevos Rancheros Casserole
  • Moroccan Chickpea Vegetable Tagine
  • Sweet Potato Veggie Lasagna
Beefless Stew

I love the genius way the gravy is made by combining the sauce and some of the vegetables in a blender. Another benefit to this recipe is the time you save cooking it.

Vegan Beefless Stew, plantbasedcooking.com

The traditional beef stew takes hours to prepare as the meat must tenderize. However, this beefless stew has all the creaminess of the original but can be on the table in under an hour.

Beefless Stew

Enjoy this recipe with a large salad and some crusty bread if you like.

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  • Must be whole food plant-based, contains no animal products
  • May be minimally processed
  • No added oil
  • No added sugars
  • No artificial additives or preservatives
  • Sodium (mg) to Calories ratio, 1 ≤ 1
  • Total Fiber to Calories, 2g ≥ 100 calories

 

Beefless Stew
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3.59 from 108 votes

Beefless Stew

This delicious, creamy beefless stew is a healthier take on the original traditional comfort dish. So hearty and satisfying you’ll want to savor each bite. This is perfect for a dinner party or a simple dinner with the family.
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time40 mins
Servings: 6 people

Ingredients

  • 1 large yellow onion cut in half and sliced
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 large stalks celery cut into 3/4″ chunks
  • 3 large carrots cut into 3/4″ chunks
  • 16 ounces mushrooms if large cut into 3/4" chunks or left whole
  • 2 lbs potatoes cut into 1″ chunks (peeling is an option)
  • 2 cups frozen peas thawed
  • 1/2 6 oz can tomato paste mixed with a little water to thin
  • 1 Tbl Italian herbs
  • 1 Tbl fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (Trader Joe’s brand) (or 2 cups homemade)
  • 1/2 cup water or more as needed
  • sea salt and pepper to taste (optional)

Instructions

  • Saute onion, celery, and carrots in a large soup pot with 1/4 cup water for a few minutes. Add garlic and mushroom and sauté for a few minutes more.
  • Add the vegetable broth, potatoes, tomato paste, herbs, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Cook covered over medium heat until the potatoes and carrots are tender about 15-20 minutes. Add up to 1/2 cup water or more as needed if the stew is too thick.
  • Take about 1 1/2 cups of the broth with a few of the vegetables and blend in a blender until smooth.
  • Return the blended sauce to the pot and stir to combine.
  • Add the thawed peas and heat through for about 5 minutes.
  • Serve with a crusty bread and a salad for a complete meal.

Notes

Salt and Pepper not included in Label

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Beefless Stew
Number of Servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
246
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
0.8
g
1
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.2
g
1
%
Sodium
 
154.2
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
 
53
g
18
%
Fiber
 
7.7
g
32
%
Sugar
 
10.5
g
12
%
Protein
 
10.4
g
21
%
Vitamin A
 
1200
IU
24
%
Vitamin C
 
39.6
mg
48
%
Calcium
 
80
mg
8
%
Iron
 
3.6
mg
20
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Lisa Havner

    June 22, 2017 at 11:10 am

    I have made this before and I’m currently making a pot of this. Absolutely love it.

    Reply
    • Diane Smith

      June 22, 2017 at 11:16 am

      Hey Lisa, thanks 🙂 I’m so glad you are enjoying this recipe!

      Reply
  2. Connie

    July 19, 2017 at 4:29 pm

    That first instruction: is that meant to be one onion sliced into moons, or 1 slice of onion, cut into moons? I’m guessing the first …

    Reply
    • Diane Smith

      July 19, 2017 at 4:51 pm

      Hi, sorry about the confusion. You’re right, it’s one onion sliced into moons. I’ve updated the recipe to be clearer. Thanks for pointing that out. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Kimberley Linton

    November 4, 2017 at 9:51 am

    Is it possible to substitute low sodium soy sauce for the tamari?

    59% daily intake seems high…

    Excited to try this!

    Reply
    • Diane Smith

      November 4, 2017 at 10:25 am

      Yes, you can use low sodium soy sauce. I lowered the salt to 1 tsp since tamari already has salt. Unfortunately, nutritional analysis apps can vary widely and don’t always choose the correct ingredients. Luckily I use a new one that allows me to individually pick each ingredient and I have been checking and updating recipes when necessary.

      Reply
  4. Aliza

    November 12, 2017 at 1:19 pm

    This was fabulous! My meat eating boyfriend vastly prefers this now to beef stew.

    Thank you for the recipe! 🙂

    Reply
    • Diane Smith

      November 12, 2017 at 1:23 pm

      Wow, that’s quite a testimony. So glad he enjoys it. Thanks for letting me know!

      Reply
  5. Sharlene

    May 2, 2018 at 3:18 pm

    Hello Diane
    I’ve just stumbled across your recipe and can’t wait to use it tonight! Just to let you know though I changed the sizing to metric as I’m over here in Australia! The plan still shows in inches though not centimetres! However it did change the ounces to grams! I thought you might appreciate the feedback!
    Thank you
    Sharlene

    Reply
    • Diane Smith

      May 2, 2018 at 3:57 pm

      Hey Sharlene, thanks for letting me know. Sorry, the backend code is just set to change from Imperial to Metric in the quantity and units portion of the recipe and not the “notes” which is where the inches are. Maybe saying “large” chunks would have worked just as well. I learned something today.

      Reply
  6. Cherrie okeeffe

    May 4, 2018 at 9:37 am

    Do you know anything that could be a substitute for soy? I am allergic.

    Reply
    • Diane Smith

      May 4, 2018 at 9:45 am

      Hi Cherrie, in this recipe you could substitute Coconut Aminos which is soy-free. I hope that helps.

      Reply
  7. Angel Alfonso

    July 8, 2018 at 6:17 pm

    I just made this recipe with a couple little tweaks, like, I added a package of frozen vegetables that I had on hand peas, carrots, green beans and corn). and I must say it is absolutely amazing. Thank you very much for sharing.

    Reply
    • Diane Smith

      July 9, 2018 at 9:43 am

      Hey Angel, thanks so much for letting me know! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe.

      Reply
  8. dennis

    October 28, 2018 at 12:59 pm

    How much water? There is water in the insrructions but not the ingredient list.

    Reply
    • Diane Smith

      October 28, 2018 at 3:42 pm

      Hey Dennis, thanks for pointing that out. I updated the recipe to reflect the water in the directions and that it should be added if the stew becomes too thick, later in the directions.

      Reply
      • Dennis

        October 29, 2018 at 4:55 pm

        Diane, thank you so much. Made it last night and just guessed at the water. It was so good. Loved the depth of flavor. Also made the chili last weekend, again, so delicious. Thank you so much for sharing, happy I found your site.

        Reply
        • Diane Smith

          October 29, 2018 at 6:00 pm

          I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipes. I really appreciate your feedback!

          Reply
  9. Veronica

    April 21, 2019 at 10:04 am

    Hi, I notice you mention Tamari in the article but it’s no where to be found in the recipe. Was this a mistake? If so, where do I add in the tamari and how much? Also could I do soy sauce instead?

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Diane Smith

      April 21, 2019 at 1:04 pm

      Thanks for bringing that to my attention. I think at some point I decided to remove it because it’s pretty high in salt. I’ll need to update that. If you’re not on a low salt diet, you can add 1 tablespoon of low sodium tamari or low sodium soy sauce or to taste, if you like.

      Reply
  10. Angela G.

    September 30, 2019 at 11:48 am

    Amazing beefless stew!! I have been missing my mom’s beef stew, and this is just the best vegetarian swap!! My husband, who eats meat, said it smells exactly like beed stew! I made a few tweaks, I added 1/3 cup red wine after I added the mushrooms in. I did 4 cups vegetable broth and an extra bullion cube for flavor (no water added). At the end, I added 2 cans of kidney beans for protein. This recipe is going to be a staple fall and winter dish for me. Thank you so much for creating and sharing it!

    Reply
    • Diane Smith

      September 30, 2019 at 2:47 pm

      Hey Angela, Thanks! It’s so fantastic to hear that you enjoyed the recipe! It really is one of my favorites and I like your addition of beans for protein and the wine. Yum! I’m going to have to make this again, soon.

      Reply
  11. Shari

    November 14, 2020 at 4:38 pm

    I’ve made this twice so far and I love it!! I am trying to go plant based, but my lack of cooking skill has been a challenge. This recipe is definitely a keeper for me! Super yummy! Thanks so much!

    Reply
    • Diane Smith

      November 15, 2020 at 10:04 am

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it! 💕 It’s really one of my favorites, too. You’ll get better at cooking the more you do it. 👍

      Reply

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