Description
This hearty Vegan Irish Stew is a comforting and flavorful plant-based take on the traditional Irish classic. Featuring tender Gardein beefless tips, aromatic herbs, rich Guinness stout, and a medley of fresh vegetables like carrots and Yukon gold potatoes, this stew delivers robust taste without any animal products. It’s perfect for cozy dinners and is easily made in one pot for simple cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 large sweet onion, chopped
- 1 bag Gardein beefless tips (about 12 oz)
- 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 Mixture
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Sauté the Onion: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped sweet onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until translucent, releasing its natural sweetness.
- Cook the Beefless Tips and Garlic: Add the Gardein beefless tips to the pot and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they are slightly browned but not fully cooked. Then add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute to bring out the garlic’s aroma.
- Add Herbs and Pepper: Sprinkle in the dried rosemary, thyme, and ground black pepper. Cook for 1 minute while stirring constantly to toast the herbs and release their fragrance.
- Pour in the Beer: Slowly add the Guinness stout to the pot and stir to combine, allowing the alcohol to start cooking off and infuse the stew with rich flavor.
- Add Broth and Flavorings: Stir in the vegetable broth, tomato paste, and vegan Worcestershire sauce until the tomato paste is well dissolved and the mixture is evenly combined.
- Add Vegetables: Incorporate the peeled and chunked carrots and Yukon gold potatoes into the pot. Stir well to distribute everything evenly.
- Simmer the Stew: Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low to create a gentle simmer. Cover the pot and cook for approximately 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and flavors meld.
- Thicken the Stew: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Gradually stir the slurry into the simmering stew to thicken it. You may not need to add all the slurry; add until the stew reaches your desired consistency.
- Season and Serve: Taste the stew and add salt if necessary, depending on the saltiness of your broth. Serve hot, optionally garnished with chopped parsley and accompanied by crusty bread for dipping. Enjoy your comforting vegan Irish stew!
Notes
- You can substitute the Gardein beefless tips with TVP chunks, mushrooms, lentils, or beans—use 2 to 3 cups of these alternatives to maintain stew texture.
- Guinness beer gives an authentic Irish flavor, but if unavailable or avoided, use additional vegetable broth or alcohol-free beer with the understanding the taste will differ.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for longer preservation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
