Vegan Beef Stew - Vegan and Oil-free Recipes - ZardyPlants

Ingredients

• 1 medium yellow or sweet onion
• 4-5 cloves garlic, minced (more or less to taste)
• ½ pound carrots, diced
• 1 ½ pounds potatoes, diced (peel if you wish)
• 1 pound crimini or white button mushrooms, halved or quartered (omit if you dislike)
• 2 cups diced or torn vegan “beef” like my Beef Seitan (see note 1)
• 3-4 cups vegan “beef” broth (see note 2)
• 1 cup dry red wine (see note 3, can replace with broth)
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp agave, optional
• 1 cup lentils, optional (if using, add 2 additional cups broth)