Beefless Beef Stew (Vegan)

Name: Beefless Beef Stew (Vegan)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup + 1 Tbsp. flour; 1 tsp. salt; ½ tsp. pepper; 2 bags Gardein Beefless Tips; 2 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. oil; 1 large onion (chopped); ¼ cup red wine vinegar; 6 cups vegetable broth; 2 bay leaves; 1 tsp. thyme; 3 medium carrots (sliced); 4 Yukon gold potatoes (diced); 1 cup mushrooms (sliced); 1 cup peas

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This Beefless Beef Stew is a vegan take on the classic winter comfort dish, using Gardein Beefless Tips for a hearty, satisfying texture that mimics traditional beef stew. It's loaded with carrots, potatoes, mushrooms, and peas in a savory vegetable broth base.

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Instructions

1
Place ½ cup flour and salt and pepper into bowl. Stir to mix. Add Gardein Beefless Tips and toss to coat thoroughly.
2
Heat 2 Tbsp. oil over low-medium heat in Dutch oven or soup pot and add ¼ of flour-coated beef tips. Cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining beef tips and set aside.
3
Add 1 tsp. oil to pan and heat; add onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
4
Add vinegar to pan and cook over medium heat, scraping pan with a wooden spoon to loosen beef remains. Add broth, bay leaves, thyme, carrots, potatoes and 1 Tbsp. flour. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Return beefless tips and onions to pan.
5
Cover and cook for about 10 minutes. Add mushrooms. Cook for 5 more minutes.
6
Add peas and cook for 5 more minutes or until all vegetables are soft.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Brown the beefless tips in batches (¼ at a time) over low-medium heat to ensure even browning and prevent steaming.
After deglazing with vinegar, scrape the pan thoroughly with a wooden spoon to incorporate browned bits—this builds flavor.
Add peas in the final 5 minutes so they stay bright green and tender rather than dull and soft.
Check that all vegetables are truly soft before serving; if potatoes still have firmness, add 2–3 more minutes before the peas step.

Substitutions

Gardein Beefless Tips → other plant-based beef (Beyond Meat, Lightlife) or extra mushrooms plus walnuts
Red wine vinegar → balsamic or apple cider vinegar
Thyme → rosemary or Italian seasoning (use 1 tsp. total)
Yukon gold potatoes → russet or red potatoes (adjust size for even cooking)

Storage & make-ahead

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat or in a microwave.

Equipment

Dutch oven or large soup pot · wooden spoon

Common Questions

Can I use a different meat substitute instead of Gardein Beefless Tips?

Yes. Substitute with other plant-based beef alternatives like Beyond Meat, Lightlife, or hearty mushrooms and walnuts, though cooking times may vary slightly.

What's the purpose of the red wine vinegar in this stew?

It deglazes the pan after browning the beefless tips, lifting up flavorful browned bits from the bottom, and adds acidity to deepen the overall savory flavor.