Vegan Beefless Stew

This yummy beefless, beef-style stew is totally vegan and made with corn, celery, potatoes, herbs, and seitan.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
• Calories: 190 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons water
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• salt to taste
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 cup corn
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
• 3 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 teaspoon dried summer savory
• 1 cup peas
• 4 large carrots, diced large
• 4 stalks celery, diced large
• 1 (8 ounce) package cubed, beef-style seitan (such as Gardein®)
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4.5 cups water
• 1.5 tablespoons vegan "beef" soup flavoring

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix cornstarch and water together in a small bowl. Add to the pot and mix to combine. Bring to a boil, about 5 minutes. Reduce to a simmer and cook, covered, at least 1 hour.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add seitan pieces and cook until browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side.

Step 3

Pour stew into bowls and add a few pieces of seitan to each.

Step 4

Mix water and "beef" soup flavoring in a large pot over high heat. Add carrots, celery, potatoes, onion, peas, and corn. Add summer savory, parsley, and black pepper and mix together well. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.