Vegan Beef Stew Recipe – By Marley

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This vegan beef stew recipe is so easy to make and so delicious that even your omnivores will love it! Tender vegan beef chunks are added to a beef broth with potatoes and carrots. Hearty vegan stew recipes are perfect for meal prep, so make a batch on the weekend and enjoy leftovers all week.

When the weather gets colder the dishes get hotter! I started making soups and stew dishes like vegan minestrone. We love these all year round, honestly! And this vegan beefless stew is another favorite.

Why Vegans Love Stew

Over the years there have been people who have questioned me about making vegan versions of meals from my childhood. As if we make the leap to become vegan and have to give up everything we love from our past? Anyway!

I make no apologies for loving meatless beef stew!

So, why do vegans prefer meatless stews? I don’t know maybe for the same reason anyone Stew is loved because it’s a delicious, comforting meal perfect for cold nights.

the main ingredient

You can find the complete printable recipe with ingredient amounts below. But first, here are some ingredient explanations and steps to help you perfect this recipe every time.

Here are the ingredients you will need for this recipe:

• olive oil – Any vegetable oil will do, but I prefer to use olive oil.
• Aromatics – I add chopped onion and 2 or 3 minced garlic cloves.
• vegetable — We will use cut crice ballpotatoesand corn (I use a 15-ounce can of corn).
• Vegetable broth — I’m picky about vegetable broth so I recommend using bouillon mixed with water rather than vegetable broth.
• Canned tomatoes – You will need a 15-ounce can of diced tomatoes. You can use fire roasted for more oomph to the taste.
• bay leaf — This magical leaf adds a subtle savory flavor to stews while cooking.
• Beefless tips — I like to use gardenia beefless tips for this stew. You can find them at many stores (health food stores, Target, Walmart, etc.).
• alcohol — I love flavored wine added to stews. If you agree, you can add a little bit of red or white wine.

Storage Tips


Store leftover stew in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. It can be frozen in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.

How to thicken stew

If you like your stew nice and thick, here are some tips to get there:

• Mash some potatoes – Potatoes are excellent thickeners because they are starchy. Use a fork or potato masher to mash some cooked potatoes.
• Cornstarch slurry – Mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with it Cold water. Stir the two together, then pour the slurry into the soup as it simmers.
• Mash the beans — are a great way to add fiber and texture to bean stew. Add up to one cup of mashed beans. Transfer them to a food processor and blend until smooth. Then transfer this thick paste to the soup and stir until combined.
• Flour slurry – Mix a tablespoon of flour with a few tablespoons of broth. This creates a thick slurry. Stir it into your stew and watch it transform into a thick, delicious sauce!

Marley’s Tips


• Remove bay leaves before serving. Oh, and what is the point of a bay leaf? I love this article on adding a bay leaf to savory dishes!
• Substitute cooked mushrooms for beef-free tips
• Cook the stew in a crockpot. Vegan Stew Slow Cooker Recipes are fantastic time savers!
• Beef stew without beef is possible in more ways than using beef-free tips, you can substitute veggie crumble for a vegan hamburger stew.



Frequently Asked Questions

How do you make vegetarian recipes meaty?

You can add a beef flavor to any dish with soy sauce, vegan Worcestershire sauce or even a dash of red wine. Adding smoky spices like chipotle, smoked paprika, or even cumin can add a beefy flavor. Finally, you can cook with mushrooms, shallots and garlic.

What can I substitute for the beef broth in the stew?

You can use vegetable broth, mushroom broth, or beef broth bouillon. Adding wine to your broth, especially red wine, will add flavor.

What meat substitutes are good for stew?

There are many different beef substitutes you can use to make vegan beef stew. These include seitan (wheat meat), tempeh, lentils and black beans.

Serving advice

Serve hot vegan stew bowls with any of the following:

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• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrot and cubed potato and cook for approx 10 minutes, until the vegetables are just beginning to soften. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.

• Add the vegetable broth, drained corn, stewed tomatoes (with juices), and a bay leaf. Bring to a simmer.

• Pour the second tablespoon of olive oil into a skillet over medium heat. Add the beef tenderloin tips and stir until each piece is coated with oil. Cook over medium heat until almost brown on each side 5 minutes.

• Add the browned fleshy tips to the pot and continue to simmer for another 15 to 20 minutes To allow the flavors to combine. Remove bay leaves before serving. See notes below for thickening the stew. Add salt and pepper to taste.

• Optional: Add a tablespoon of red or white wine to the stew while cooking. It adds a nice flavor to the finished stew. You can use a potato masher to mash some potatoes to make a thick broth.

• To serve, let the stew cool slightly. Transfer servings to soup bowls and serve with dinner rolls or crusty bread.

• Store leftover stew in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. It can be frozen in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.



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We buy Garden Beefless Tips at Target, the health food section of our local grocery store, and health food stores.
To thicken the stew, mash some potatoes or add a slurry of 1 to 2 tablespoons of cornstarch to the water. Add it to the pot, stir and bring to a boil. Cook for one to two minutes, until the stew thickens.

Calories: 312kcal | Sugars: 46g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 653mg | Potassium: 188mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 3810IU | Vitamin C: 5.1mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg

The nutritional information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator and should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist consultation.

This post was originally published in 2015 and was updated in 2022 to include new photos, new text, and an updated recipe.