Vegan Beefless Stew

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 75 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

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

Ingredients

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

Directions

1 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.
2 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.
3 Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add seitan pieces and cook until browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
4 Pour stew into bowls and add a few pieces of seitan to each.