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Hearty Vegetable Stew (Vegan) (Slow Cooker Option)

March 7, 2019 / Updated January 26, 2021 / By Verna / 76 Comments

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My Hearty Vegetable Stew is vegan, easy, healthy, gluten free and delicious! Winter root vegetables and beefy mushrooms in a rich savoury broth simmered to perfection. I’ve included a slow cooker option as well. Best Vegan Beef Stew Ever!

hearty vegan stew in a white bowl with a spoon

When I was Growing up My Mom made a really good stew! The broth was delicious, and she always added beer. It must be a Scottish-Irish thing ?. Well it made the best stew!

For my beefless stew I add beer and wine for even more depth. It’s a simple recipe with exceptional flavour.

hearty vegan stew in a white bowl

Along with the booze there are onions, carrots, garlic, potatoes, and rutabagas, fresh herbs and spices all simmered together with bouillon and tomato paste. I’ve also added mushrooms for an earthy flavour and a meaty chew. The flavour of this stew will blow you away!! It’s SO GOOD!!

two bowls of hearty vegan stew

What is the difference between a Rutabaga and a turnip?

I've always thought that a rutabaga is the same as a turnip but it's not. A rutabaga is a root vegetable similar to a turnip. A rutabaga is sweeter than a turnip and milder in flavour, its flesh is yellow where a turnips is white. In my opinion rutabagas are the best option for stew, far better than a parsnip or a turnip.

holding a whole rutabaga for hearty vegan stew

What are the best potatoes for stew?

I use red potatoes, they are the best in my opinion. They have less starch than other potatoes, which means they take on less water while cooking and hold their shape better than any other potato variety. Yukon gold is a good option as well.

close up picture of a bowl of hearty vegan stew

How to make Hearty Vegetable Stew:

Saute the onions, oil a pinch of salt and pepper on medium heat in your soup pot or Dutch Oven for five minutes or so.

Add the rest of ingredients and bring it to a boil. Cover the stew and reduce to a simmer for 30-35 minutes or until all the veggies are tender.

After vegetables are tender remove one ladle full of stew and add to your Nutra Bullet or blender and puree. Now add the puree back to the stew. Stir and serve!

4 step by step photos of hearty vegan stew being made

ladle full of hearty vegan stew being pureed in a Nutra bullet

That’s it lunch or dinner is ready! Serve with a nice hearty piece of bread and enjoy. For full ingredients and slow cooker and stovetop instructions see recipe card below.

Left over stew will keep in the fridge for up to five days.
This recipe freezes well.

Ok guys lets make some Hearty Vegetable Stew you’ll love it, it's:

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flourless

full of veggies

savoury

the perfect comfort food

gluten free

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hearty vegan stew in a white bowl with a spoon

Hearty Vegetable Stew (Vegan) (Slow Cooker Option)


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5 from 27 reviews

  • Author: Verna
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
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My Hearty Vegetable Stew is vegan, easy, healthy, gluten free and delicious! Winter root vegetables and beefy mushrooms in a rich savoury broth simmered to perfection. I’ve included a slow cooker option as well. Best Vegan Beef Stew Ever!


Ingredients

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  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 3 medium carrots, ( 2 cups) peeled and sliced
  • 1 small rutabaga, (1 and 1/2 to 2 cups) peeled and chopped into bite size pieces, (approximately 1 inch cubes) -see notes*
  • 5 medium red potatoes, (about 5 - 6 cups) peeled and chopped into bite size pieces, (approximately 1 inch cubes)
  • 1/2 lb (227 grams) sliced mushrooms, white or cremini
  • 2 and 1/2 tablespoons Better Than Bouillon Vegetarian No beef Soup Base, there is also an organic variety available but I have not tried it.
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon of pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1/2 cup beer *
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 3 cups water

Instructions

Stovetop:

  1. Sauté the onions, oil (or broth or water) a pinch of salt and pepper on medium heat in your soup pot or Dutch Oven for five minutes or so, add the garlic and cook for a minute longer.
  2. Now add the rest of ingredients and bring it to a boil. Cover the stew and reduce to a simmer for 30-35 minutes or until all the veggies are tender.
  3. After vegetables are tender remove one ladle full of stew and add to your Nutra Bullet or blender and puree. Now add the puree back to the stew. Stir and season with salt and pepper if necessary and serve.
  4. Enjoy with some nice hearty bread!

Slow Cooker Option:

  1. Sauté the onions, oil (or broth or water) a pinch of salt and pepper on medium heat in a medium skillet for five minutes or so, add the garlic and cook for a minute longer.
  2. Now add the onions and garlic and the rest of the stew ingredients to your slow cooker, cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 5-6.
  3. After stew is done and veggies are tender remove one ladle full of stew and add to your Nutra Bullet or blender and puree. Now add the puree back to the stew. Stir and season with salt and pepper if necessary and serve.
  4. Enjoy with some nice hearty bread!

Notes

  • for gluten free: add gluten free beer
  • do not add more than 2 cups of rutabaga to the stew or it will be to sweet. 1 and 1/2 to 2 cups is perfect.
  • Same with carrots 2 cups is plenty?
  • at the end of cooking add a little more water if necessary if your stew is to thick.
  • Category: Mains, gluten free
  • Method: Stovetop or Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Irish, Scottish

Keywords: vegan stew, hearty vegan stew, easy, meatless, best, Irish, Scottish, rutabagas,

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  1. Jane

    November 18, 2020 at 10:36 am

    Could I use Guinness in your beef stew?

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    • Verna

      November 18, 2020 at 1:28 pm

      Absolutely enjoy!

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    • Fred Killian

      November 18, 2020 at 5:04 pm

      Just made it with Guinness draft, no bubbles, in the slow cooker with brown soda bread on the side! Amazing, 1 meatless and 1 with beef. Well written recipe, thanks for posting!

      ★★★★★

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      • Verna

        November 19, 2020 at 6:26 am

        Awesome sounds great! Thrilled you enjoyed it Fred. Appreciate your comment!

        Reply
  2. Jodi Contreras

    November 08, 2020 at 12:30 pm

    Making this now! I added celery, peas & green beans as I don’t care for mushrooms. Can’t wait!

    ★★★★★

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    • Verna

      November 08, 2020 at 1:47 pm

      Enjoy Jodi!! Added veggies sound great!

      Reply
  3. Kelley

    October 25, 2020 at 6:06 pm

    I was cautiously optimistic when people reviewing said this was like the beef stew they remember from childhood.
    Oh my goodness did this deliver!!!! Easy to throw together, delicious, perfect.
    Thank you so much for this recipe, it’s in our rotation regularly and it comes out amazing every time.

    ★★★★★

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    • Verna

      October 25, 2020 at 8:09 pm

      Oh thanks so much Kelley! You just made my day, so happy you enjoyed it!!

      Reply
  4. Shannon

    September 20, 2020 at 3:54 am

    Beef stew was my absolute favourite! Thank you for this awesome vegan version it tastes so much like my stew recipe made with meat. I am so grateful! My mom thanks you too! Lol! (She makes it for me)

    ★★★★★

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    • Verna

      September 20, 2020 at 2:50 pm

      So glad your enjoying it Shannon, thank you for your kind words.

      Reply
  5. Brittany

    August 22, 2020 at 2:59 am

    This my dear is a vegan Irish stew and a damn good one!! Tastes exactly like the beef stew my Mom made for use kids growing up! Well minus the beef. I willl add some seitan next time just to try it with the texture but it really needs nothing. Way to make a good stew!! Wonderful recipe so happy I came across it.

    ★★★★★

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    • Verna

      August 22, 2020 at 1:20 pm

      Thank you so much Brittany you just made my day! Thrilled you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  6. Josephine

    August 21, 2020 at 4:52 pm

    Best vegan stew I’ve had! The gravy broth was so full flavoured. So pleased with this recipe thank you for sharing it.

    ★★★★★

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    • Verna

      August 21, 2020 at 5:09 pm

      Oh thank you so much Josephine, thrilled you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  7. Carolyn

    July 28, 2020 at 12:49 am

    this is the ultimate vegan stew! My mother in law was over the moon excited when we served her this!

    ★★★★★

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    • Verna

      July 28, 2020 at 2:01 pm

      Thank you so much Carolyn, thrilled everyone enjoyed it!

      Reply
  8. Benjamin

    June 28, 2020 at 3:53 pm

    This is the absolute best vegan stew recipe I have made! Reminds me of my Grandmas. Thank you for sharing this.

    ★★★★★

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    • Verna

      June 28, 2020 at 3:56 pm

      Such a nice compliment thank you Benjamin. So Happy you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  9. Didi

    April 11, 2020 at 6:05 pm

    What can I use for substitutes instead of beer and wine?

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    • Verna

      April 12, 2020 at 4:27 am

      Hi Didi, you could just use veggie stock but the flavour won't be the same. I have never made my stew without beer or wine. If you read the comments someone used some red miso paste instead of beer or wine, or you could add a teaspoon or two of balsamic vinegar and see how that tastes. Hope that helps.

      Reply
  10. Leanne

    February 24, 2020 at 11:23 pm

    I made this but had no rutabaga so I used a sweet potatoes and some cauliflower. I used Campbell's vegetable broth instead of the cube and water

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    • Verna

      February 25, 2020 at 12:18 am

      Sounds delicious Leanne!!

      Reply
  11. Carly

    January 30, 2020 at 9:24 pm

    I Made your vegan stew recipe yesterday. It was amazing! I added Gardein beefless tips for an extra meaty chew. My husband said it tasted just like his Moms. and that's saying something! thank you so much for sharing. this is definitely a keeper!

    ★★★★★

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    • Verna

      January 30, 2020 at 10:47 pm

      Thank you so much Carly that is so nice of you to say. Really happy you both enjoyed the Stew!

      Reply
  12. Staci

    January 07, 2020 at 4:47 am

    This was delicious! I ended up using vegetable broth instead of water and seasoned vegetable better than bouillon because I couldn't find the no beef (reduced this to only 2 tablespoons) and I forgot to grab rosemary at the store so I added a teaspoon of poultry seasoning. Served it with some homemade french bread and the husband was really happy 🙂

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    • Verna

      January 07, 2020 at 3:50 pm

      Thank you Staci! Glad you and your husband enjoyed the stew. Your substitutions sound tasty! Thanks so much for your comment.

      Reply
  13. Angela

    January 06, 2020 at 1:36 am

    I made this for my husband and we both LOVED it! I swapped celery for celery salt, and added seitan for additional “oomph” - sooooo good!

    ★★★★★

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    • Verna

      January 06, 2020 at 4:22 pm

      Thank you Angela! So nice to hear how much you and your husband enjoyed the stew. Love the addition of seitan! Have a great day!

      Reply
  14. Gina

    December 30, 2019 at 11:23 pm

    I made this and it was delicious!. But I used a bit more beer since I wasn't drinking the rest of the bottle at 900 am. Getting older ..and wiser. This was an excellent recipe. Highly recommend everyone try it.

    ★★★★★

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    • Verna

      December 31, 2019 at 12:53 am

      Haha definitely no need for beer at 9 am! thanks so much for your comment Gina! This is a special recipe revised from my Moms stew I grew up eating. so glad you enjoyed it!!

      Reply
  15. Janice

    December 20, 2019 at 2:36 pm

    Hi- if you omit the beer this would be gluten free?

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    • Verna

      December 20, 2019 at 3:19 pm

      Thanks Janice I had forgotten to add gluten free beer to my notes

      Reply
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