Description
A hearty and comforting Vegan Irish Stew made with savory Gardein beefless tips, tender carrots and potatoes, simmered in a rich Guinness stout and vegetable broth base. Perfect for a satisfying plant-based dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 large sweet onion, chopped
- 1 bag Gardein beefless tips
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups Guinness stout
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
- 4 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 4 yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
Thickening Agent
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Heat Olive Oil: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
- Sauté Beefless Tips and Garlic: Add the Gardein beefless tips and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they are slightly browned but not fully cooked through. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute to release its aroma.
- Add Herbs and Pepper: Sprinkle the dried rosemary, thyme, and ground black pepper into the pot. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to combine flavors thoroughly.
- Deglaze with Guinness: Pour in the Guinness stout carefully, stirring to deglaze the bottom of the pot and mix with the herbs and base ingredients.
- Add Liquids and Vegetables: Stir in the vegetable broth, tomato paste, and vegan Worcestershire sauce. Then add the peeled and chunked carrots and potatoes, stirring well to combine all components.
- Simmer the Stew: Bring the stew to a rolling boil, then reduce the heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer. Cover the pot and cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Thicken the Stew: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a smooth slurry. Slowly pour the slurry into the simmering pot while stirring continuously until the stew reaches your desired thick consistency. You may not need all of the slurry.
- Final Seasoning and Serve: Taste the stew and add salt if needed, depending on the saltiness of the broth used. Serve the stew hot, ideally with crusty bread and a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley for added freshness and color.
Notes
- You can substitute Gardein beefless tips with TVP chunks, other beef substitutes, mushrooms, lentils, or beans using 2-3 cups as a replacement.
- For authentic Irish stew flavor, Guinness stout is recommended; however, you may substitute with additional vegetable broth or alcohol-free beer if preferred, but the taste will differ.
- Leftover stew can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
