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Vegan Mushroom Stew over Mashed Potatoes

Published: Mar 19, 2019 · Modified: Sep 29, 2020 by Lexi

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This crazy delicious, hearty vegan mushroom stew rivals any non-vegan version. Served with creamy roasted garlic and chive mashed potatoes (and red wine, of course), it's vegetarian comfort food at its finest!

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Today is officially the last day of winter (YAY). We're bidding it a not-so-fond farewell with the ultimate comfort food: vegan stew with mashed potatoes!

It doesn't have to be cold outside to enjoy this cozy stew with mashed potatoes. It does, however, always make me want to curl up by the fireplace with a book, and/or travel to Ireland immediately.

In fact, we were inspired to develop this recipe after last year's family trip to Ireland. While we were able to find plenty of gluten free meals, the Irish aren't too big on vegan food (yet). Most of their meals revolve around meat, and pretty much every single restaurant has beef stew on the menu.

After watching the rest of the family happily indulge in stew + mashed potatoes one too many times, we decided to make our own version at home. Mushrooms are the perfect vegan alternative to beef. They soak up a ton of flavor, and when stewed for a few hours, they take on a tender, meaty texture.

Side view of vegan mushroom stew served over mashed potatoes in a white bowl on a wood table

How to make hearty vegan mushroom stew on your stovetop

To start, make sure you carve out enough time for the stew to simmer. We recommend at least 1 ½ hours of simmering time, or even up to 3 hours.

The good news is, once you prep everything and add it to the pot, you can clean all of the dishes and then let it do its thing without any interference. Although stew can be time consuming, it's pretty low-effort. Plus, time allows the flavors to develop, so it tastes like you've been slaving over the stovetop all afternoon!

What kind of mushrooms do I use in vegan stew?

White button mushrooms, cremini mushrooms and portobellos are all good choices for this stew. In fact, they're all technically the same variety of mushroom!

White button mushrooms are the youngest, softest variety. Cremini mushrooms are the "middle child"; much darker in color, a bit sturdier and similar in flavor to button mushrooms. Portobello mushrooms are the oldest variety, which you can obviously tell by their much larger size and more developed flavor.

I personally prefer cremini mushrooms in this stew. They're small enough that they don't need to be sliced, and they're sturdy enough to hold up to multiple hours in a pot. If you do use portobellos, be sure to roughly chop them before adding to the stew.

Overhead view of vegan mushroom stew in a large gray pot on a wood table

How to add flavor to your stew base

The key ingredient: red wine! And lots of it. Red wine adds incredible depth of rich flavor to this vegan mushroom stew. Not to mention, it makes your kitchen smell amazing.

Opt for a Pinot Noir, Cabernet, Merlot, or even a red wine blend. Don't skimp on quality! Even though the wine cooks out quite a bit, a better wine makes a better stew. Plus, you only need a cup to a cup and a half, so you can drink the rest with dinner.

Simmer, simmer, simmer!

After you sauté the onions, garlic and carrots for a few minutes, you can essentially dump everything else into the pot and start simmering.

To make sure the stew gets nice and thick (you don't want a soupy texture), you'll need to also add in some gluten free (or regular) flour. Don't just dump it in with everything. Heat up another small saucepan and turn it to medium-low. Add some olive oil and the flour, whisk well, then add broth and continue whisking until smooth.

As long as the mixture is smooth, it's ready to add to the stew. Don't worry if the stew doesn't look thick immediately after you add the flour mixture. After about an hour of simmering, it will start to thicken. By the time you serve, it should be the perfect texture!

Serve with roasted garlic mashed potatoes

As much as I love the mushroom stew, I have to admit that the potatoes are my favorite part.

We added a few cloves of roasted garlic, fresh chives, and lots of vegan butter, so needless to say, they're AMAZING. It's always dangerous for me to make mashed potatoes - I could eat the whole batch without even noticing!

Overhead view of roasted garlic chive mashed potatoes in a white bowl

About 1 hour before your stew is finished, turn on the oven and prep your roasted garlic. Here's a quick tutorial on how to make roasted garlic. It makes all the difference in these vegan mashed potatoes and it's well worth the effort!

  1. Start with an entire head of garlic. Turn on its side and slice the top off, just enough to expose the cloves.
  2. Drizzle with EVOO, salt and pepper (optional), wrap in aluminum foil and roast at 400F for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown and tender.

Voilà! Perfectly roasted garlic in two steps.

When garlic is roasted, it brings out a much sweeter flavor and removes the harsh bite of fresh garlic. I love garlic as much as the next person, but too much raw garlic doesn't always agree with my stomach (or breath!).

We try to keep some roasted garlic on hand at all times. It's particularly delicious in homemade hummus or this spicy white bean dip!

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Overhead view of vegan mushroom stew served over mashed potatoes in a white bowl on a wood table

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Vegan Mushroom Stew over Mashed Potatoes


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  • Author: Lexi
  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings
  • Diet: Vegan
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This crazy delicious vegan mushroom stew rivals any non-vegan version. Served with creamy roasted garlic and chive mashed potatoes, it's vegetarian comfort food at its finest!


Ingredients

Mushroom Stew: 

  • 5 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 ½ tbsp minced garlic 
  • 4 cups vegetable broth, divided
  • 5 tbsp gluten free all purpose flour
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 1 ½ cup yukon gold or russet potatoes, cubed 
  • 20 oz button or cremini mushrooms, stems removed
  • 1 cup green beans (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
  • ⅓ cup fresh parsley
  • 2 ½ tbsp fresh thyme
  • 1 ½ tbsp tomato paste
  •  1 ½ teaspoon salt
  •  ¾ teaspoon pepper
  •  ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1- 1 ½ cups red wine 

Mashed Potatoes:

  • 4-5 cups yukon gold (or similar) potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 4 tbsp vegan butter
  • ⅓ cup vegetable broth or non-dairy milk
  • 1 ¼ tsp salt
  • 4 cloves roasted garlic
  • 2 tbsp chopped chives


Instructions

Stew: 

  1. Heat 2 tablespoon oil in a large pot over medium heat. 
  2. Add onions and sauté for 7-8 minutes, stirring frequently. Add garlic and cook another 2-3 minutes. 
  3. While onions are cooking, add remaining 3 tablespoon olive oil to a smaller pot over medium-low heat. Add flour and whisk until no lumps remain. Slowly whisk in 2 cups of vegetable broth and whisk until smooth. 
  4. Once onions and garlic are softened, add carrots, potatoes, mushrooms, green beans, peas, herbs, tomato paste, salt, pepper, and paprika to pot and stir well. Add red wine and let simmer for a minute or two before adding in broth + flour mixture + remaining two cups of broth.
  5. Cover and simmer over low heat for 1 ½-2 hours, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Mashed Potatoes:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 F.
  2. Turn an entire head of garlic on its side and slice the top off, just enough to expose the cloves. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil, salt and pepper, wrap in aluminum foil and roast for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown and tender.
  3. Wash, peel and cube potatoes. Add to a large pot of boiling water, salted with 1 tablespoon kosher salt. Boil until tender - 15-20 minutes.
  4. Drain water from potatoes and add to large bowl. Mash well. 
  5. Stir in butter, broth or milk, salt, roasted garlic and chives. Taste and adjust salt + butter as needed. 
  6. Serve stew over mashed potatoes and garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy!

Notes

You can use white button mushrooms, cremini mushrooms, or even chopped portobello mushrooms in this stew.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Bowl
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 9.6 g
  • Sodium: 1613.3 mg
  • Fat: 16 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 49.4 g
  • Fiber: 7.6 g
  • Protein: 8.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

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  1. Chris says

    September 03, 2020 at 8:26 pm

    Excellent recipe! Took a while to make but well worth it in the end. I used cremini and shiitake mushrooms. Will definitely make it again.

    Reply
    • Lexi says

      September 04, 2020 at 10:45 am

      Thanks so much, Chris! So glad you enjoyed.

      Reply
  2. Lisa says

    August 10, 2020 at 10:48 am

    Amazing hands down! House smelled great and shall we talk about how it tasted from top to bottom stew to the mashed potatoes WOW!

    Reply
    • Lexi says

      August 11, 2020 at 12:21 pm

      Hi Lisa, thank you so much for your comment, it means a lot! So glad you enjoyed this stew (and the mashed potatoes, of course, which are my favorite part!). Have a great day!

      Reply
  3. isabella says

    June 21, 2020 at 3:45 pm

    tried this recipe today and loved it! thanks!!

    Reply
    • Lexi says

      June 22, 2020 at 6:27 pm

      So glad to hear that, thank you so much for your comment!

      Reply
  4. Rachel says

    June 15, 2020 at 10:59 pm

    Omg best strew !!! Yes the red wine and roasted garlic make this dish.. will be a staple from now on

    Reply
    • Lexi says

      June 16, 2020 at 2:55 pm

      Thanks so much, Rachel! So glad you enjoyed!

      Reply
  5. Lisa D. says

    June 12, 2020 at 2:46 pm

    Made this today... no wine, garlic powder mashed potatoes... OUTSTANDING! Best beef less stew I’ve ever made. Looking forward to trying your other recipes. Thank you ❤️

    Reply
    • Lexi says

      June 14, 2020 at 11:49 am

      Thank you so much for your comment, Lisa! So glad you enjoyed!

      Reply
  6. Stephanie says

    May 15, 2020 at 11:36 am

    This was delicious!!! My entire family ate it, even the picky ones.

    Reply
    • Lexi says

      May 15, 2020 at 12:18 pm

      So glad to hear that, Stephanie! Thanks for your comment!

      Reply
  7. Meggie-mae says

    April 21, 2020 at 10:51 pm

    This looks great! Can I use white whole wheat flour in place of the all purpose? I’m not sure if that will make a difference or not and white whole wheat flour is all i can find in my area 🙃

    Reply
    • Lexi says

      April 22, 2020 at 8:39 am

      Hi! That should work. Let me know if you have any issues - hope you enjoy!!

      Reply
  8. Jessica says

    April 05, 2020 at 11:31 am

    Can you make this without the red wine?

    Reply
    • Lexi says

      April 06, 2020 at 12:33 pm

      Hi Jessica, yes, you can sub the wine with more broth! It won't have quite the same depth of flavor but will still work fine. You can always add a dash of red wine vinegar if you're okay with that. Thanks and hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  9. Flossie says

    February 12, 2020 at 9:45 am

    Delicious! It smelt so amazing and tasted even better, I made it about a week ago and haven’t stopped thinking about it since. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Lexi says

      February 12, 2020 at 10:42 am

      Love to hear that, thank you so much for your comment!!

      Reply
  10. Jessi Summers says

    February 10, 2020 at 3:42 pm

    I did try it, but I missed a few crucial pieces to where I can’t leave a fair review right now. I’ll report back once I’ve done it right!

    Reply
    • Lexi says

      February 11, 2020 at 5:40 pm

      Hi Jessi, what did you miss? Let me know if you have any questions - happy to help out! Hope it goes better the second time around!

      Reply
      • Jessi Summers says

        February 11, 2020 at 7:56 pm

        I appreciate the offer, but really it was just my own oversight. I thought I had red wine already, and I didn’t, and I missed the flour step so it didn’t thicken.

      • Lexi says

        February 12, 2020 at 10:42 am

        Ah got it! Yes, those are definitely two essential parts. Hope it works out the next time!

  11. Jessi Summers says

    January 26, 2020 at 10:03 am

    Hi, I'm wondering if the stew could be made in the slow cooker. Any tips for a conversion? 🙂

    Reply
    • Lexi says

      January 27, 2020 at 10:40 am

      Hi Jessi, I definitely think it would work well in a slow cooker! I don't personally have one so I'm not totally sure on the settings, but I think you could probably cook it on low for 6-8 hours. Let me know if you give it a try!

      Reply
    • Erika says

      February 10, 2020 at 3:40 pm

      Jessi did you try it in a crockpot? I’m thinking about trying it this week. I’d love to hear how it ended up!

      Reply
  12. Beth says

    January 08, 2020 at 3:28 pm

    I made this stew and I have to say, it is amazing!! Took awhile to pull it all together, but not hard. Smelled wonderful cooking and tastes awesome. I had it with Rice and also with potatoes. Thanks so much for this recipe!

    Reply
    • Lexi says

      January 09, 2020 at 12:19 pm

      Hi Beth, thank you so much, we're so glad to hear that you loved it! It's definitely not the quickest recipe, but we think it's well worth the extra time 😉 Appreciate your review!

      Reply
  13. Charisse says

    December 29, 2019 at 6:42 pm

    This was amazing!!! My house smelled so good. I did not miss the meat!!

    Reply
    • Lexi says

      January 01, 2020 at 6:09 pm

      So glad to hear that, Charisse!! That's definitely our goal! 🙂

      Reply
  14. Krista says

    December 26, 2019 at 8:47 pm

    Made it today. It was so good!

    Reply
    • Lexi says

      December 27, 2019 at 11:34 am

      So glad to hear that!!

      Reply
  15. Tara says

    November 05, 2019 at 3:40 pm

    Looks amazing. I know this is a mushroom stew, but can you recommend another vegetable to substitute for mushrooms?

    Reply
    • Lexi says

      November 05, 2019 at 8:35 pm

      Hi Tara! Sure, you could try substituting with something like parsnips, carrots, rutabaga or even potatoes. Let me know if you give it a try!

      Reply
    • Samantha B says

      October 21, 2020 at 2:25 pm

      Dear Lexi,

      Thank you so much for this AMAZING stew. Wow!!! The flavor!! I made this tonight for my boyfriend and I. The sauce was so good he literally licked the pan clean! LOL. Thank you again for the wonderful recipe and all the effort that goes into it.

      Take care,
      Samantha

      Reply
      • Lexi says

        October 23, 2020 at 9:45 am

        Hi Samantha, thank you so much for your sweet comment! I'm so glad you and your boyfriend enjoyed the stew!

  16. Ali says

    October 29, 2019 at 8:53 pm

    This recipe looks delicious! Any recommendations for a wine substitute?

    Reply
    • Lexi says

      October 29, 2019 at 8:57 pm

      Thank you, Ali! You can sub the wine for more broth, but maybe add a Bouillon cube for a little more flavor. You could also add in a dash of red wine vinegar if you're okay using that! Let me know if you give it a try.

      Reply
      • Ali says

        October 29, 2019 at 9:04 pm

        We'll try and let you know. Thank you!

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