Irish Vegetarian Stew
A hearty and comforting Irish Vegetarian Stew packed with vegetables and flavor.
Equipment
- Dutch oven or soup pot At least 6 quarts / 5.7 liters
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oil or use water for oil-free
- 9 oz vegan beef or portobello mushrooms optional, can be omitted
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 large carrots, cut into ½ inch chunky pieces
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour or cornstarch
- 11 oz dark stout (like Guinness or a non-alcoholic option)
- 1 medium rutabaga, cut into chunky pieces about 800 grams / 28 oz
- 4 large potatoes, cut into large chunks about 650 grams / 23 oz
- 0.25 head green cabbage, shredded
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 0.25 cup soy sauce or Tamari
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon white or cane sugar
- 2 large bay leaves
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary or 1½ teaspoons dried
- vegan dumplings optional
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven or soup pot (at least 6 quarts / 5.7 liters), heat the oil over high heat.
- Once hot, add the vegan beef or mushrooms and sear until golden on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Lower the heat to medium. In the same pot (no need to clean it), add the onions, carrots, and celery. If needed, add a little more oil.
- Sauté the vegetables until they begin to soften and color, then add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle in the flour and stir to coat the vegetables. Cook for 1-2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
- Gradually pour in the dark stout while stirring to avoid lumps. Mix well until combined.
- Add the rutabaga, potatoes, cabbage, vegetable stock, soy sauce, salt, pepper, sugar, and herbs. Stir thoroughly.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer uncovered for 45-50 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are soft and the stew thickens.
- About 10 minutes before serving, return the seared vegan beef or mushrooms to the pot and stir.
- If you used fresh herbs, remember to remove the stalks before serving.
Notes
For added heartiness, consider adding vegan dumplings to the stew. Feel free to customize the vegetables based on what you have on hand! No alcoholic drinks allowed, please substitute with a non-alcoholic option.