Traditional Vegetable Stew Recipes

VEGAN MUSHROOM STEW

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
• Add onion, carrot, and celery along with a couple pinches of salt and pepper.
• Cook, stirring occasionally for 8 minutes.
• Add mushrooms, garlic, thyme, oregano, sage, and a couple pinches of salt and pepper.
• Cook, stirring frequently, for 3-4 minutes.
• Add flour and stir to evenly coat everything. Cook, stirring frequently for 1 minute.
• Stir in balsamic vinegar and soy sauce to deglaze the pan, scraping the yummy bits off the bottom.
• Add potatoes, lentils, tomato sauce, broth, and bay leaves, along with a couple pinches of salt and pepper.
• Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally so that the lentils don't stick to the pan.
• Turn heat to low and simmer gently for 10-15 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Garnish with fresh parsley, serve with mashed potatoes, and enjoy!

HEARTY VEGETABLE STEW RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes, or until most of their juices have been released.
• Add the onions, carrots, and celery, and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until onions are semi-translucent.
• Add the garlic, rosemary, thyme, pepper, tomato paste, and soy sauce, and cook for 2-3 more minutes, until the herbs are fragrant.
• Add the flour and stir until fully incorporated. Add the wine and stir until mostly absorbed.
• Add the potatoes, vegetable broth, and bay leaves, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender and the stew has thickened.
• Remove the bay leaves.
• Enjoy!

HEARTY VEGETABLE STEW

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat.
• Add onions, garlic, carrots, celery, and mushrooms.
• Cook 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add small amounts of water, if necessary, to prevent sticking.
• Add remaining ingredients, except flour, 1/4 cup water, and wine.
• Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
• Stir occasionally while cooking.
• In a small bowl, gradually stir flour into 1/4 cup water until smooth.
• Add to stew, along with wine.
• Cook, stirring, 5 more minutes.
• Remove and discard bay leaf before serving.

BEEF AND VEGETABLE STEW

Steps:

• Remove any bits of fat from the meat. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Saute the meat in the oil for 10 minutes, or until browned on all sides. Remove meat and set aside.
• Add the onion and tomato paste to the pot and saute over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until onion is tender, stirring often. Return the meat to the skillet along with the beef broth, combining with the onion and tomato paste mixture. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until meat is tender.
• Add the carrots, potatoes, rosemary, thyme, bay leaf and crushed red pepper flakes and simmer, covered, for another 45 minutes. (Note: It may be necessary to add some water if the stew seems too thick.)
• Finally, add the mushrooms and the peas and allow stew to heat through, about another 10 to 15 minutes. Remove bay leaf and rosemary sprig before serving.

TRADITIONAL BEEF STEW

Steps:

• In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. , Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender.