Chunky Vegan Irish Stew
Chunky vegan Irish stew with Guinness beer, perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or whenever you want an easy, healthy, oil-free, homemade vegetable stew.
Servings: 6
Calories: 282kcal
Ingredients
- 1 small onion chopped, ½ cup
- 10 ounces mushrooms dice 4 mushrooms, cut the rest in half
- 3 stalks celery diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced or pressed
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or regular paprika
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- ½ teaspoon salt optional
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup flour see notes
- 473 milliliters Guinness beer 1 can or bottle
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 pound shallots peeled with ends trimmed
- 2 pounds potatoes baby or thin-skinned, cut into smaller pieces if necessary
- 3 medium carrots peeled and sliced
- 3 medium bay leaves
Instructions
- Finely dice 4 of the mushrooms.
- Heat a large Dutch oven or a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced mushrooms, onions, and celery. Cook the vegetables for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften. Stir frequently.
- Mix in the garlic, rosemary, paprika, mustard powder, salt, and pepper. Stir for 30 seconds.
- Pour in the beer to deglaze the bottom of the pot. Stir to release any stuck-on vegetables. Stir in the tomato paste and maple syrup. Lower the heat, cover the pot, and simmer for 10 -15 minutes until the sauce has reduced. Take the pot off the heat.
- Preheat the oven to 300 F (150 C).
- Stir in the broth. Use a wooden spoon to clear the bottom of the pot. Then mix in the tomato paste, shallots, potatoes, carrots, and bay leaves.
- Cover the pot and bake for 1 hour or until the vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened. Stir a few times as it bakes. Add more vegetable broth if needed.
- Remove the stew from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes to settle.
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Notes
- I used a strong wheat flour, but all-purpose or another wheat flour are good options. For a gluten-free option, use cornstarch.
- Guinness Stout is vegan. If you use another stout beer, check the labels.
- Guinness can leave a slightly bitter flavor. Adjust with added maple syrup or tomato paste.
- Store leftover stew in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5 days or freeze for 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 630mg | Potassium: 1328mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 5649IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 3mg