Name: Vegan Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 sweet onion; 1 shallot; 10 ounces baby bella mushrooms; 2 carrots; 2 sticks celery; 3 cloves garlic; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp dried rosemary; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 2 tablespoons flour; 0.75 cup dry red wine; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 3 cups red potatoes; 2 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 4 cups vegetable broth

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Vegan Stew

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Instructions

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Once hot, add in the onion and shallot and sauté for 5 minutes.

Add in the mushrooms, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook for 5 additional minutes, stirring often. Mix in the thyme, rosemary, pepper, and flour. Cook 2 minutes.

Stir in the wine and scrape the bottom of the pot to deglaze. Add in the balsamic vinegar, potatoes, bay leaf, tomato paste, and broth.

Bring to a simmer and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the potatoes are fork tender.

Season to taste with salt and pepper and ENJOY!

Notes

Storage. Once completely cool, store leftovers in an airtight storage container. It keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 4 to 5 days.

Reheating. Rewarm leftovers in a large pot on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a bit more broth or water, as needed. You can also reheat this stew in the microwave until hot.

Freezing. Place leftovers in an airtight freezer-safe storage container or bag, and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Be sure to label the stew with the date, so you know when it went into the freezer. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Build Depth with Tomato Paste 🍅
Toast the tomato paste in olive oil for 2-3 minutes before adding broth to caramelize it and amplify its umami richness, creating a much deeper flavor foundation for your stew.
Create a Flour Slurry for Perfect Thickness 🥄
Mix flour with cold water or broth into a smooth paste before whisking into the simmering stew to avoid lumps and achieve silky, consistent texture without raw flour taste.
Don't Skip the Wine Reduction 🍷
Let the red wine simmer for 3-5 minutes after adding to cook off harsh alcohol flavors and concentrate the wine's natural sugars for added complexity and sweetness.
Cube Vegetables Uniformly for Even Cooking 🔪
Cut all vegetables into roughly the same size pieces so they cook evenly and finish at the same time, preventing mushy carrots paired with undercooked potatoes.
Finish with Balsamic for Brightness 🌟
Add balsamic vinegar in the final minutes of cooking to brighten the rich tomato broth and add subtle sweetness without letting heat destroy its delicate flavor notes.