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January 11, 2016

Portobello Vegan Beef(less) Stew

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This hearty vegan beef stew uses tender portobello mushrooms in place of meat, along with potatoes and veggies simmered in a savory herbed red wine broth. 

Portobello Vegan Beef(less) Stew

It has been a weird season so far here in the northeast. Fall was freakishly mild. Christmas was downright balmy. Spring is in the air and the cherry blossoms are in bloom. In January. And it’s killing my allergies. I totally wasn’t ready for that. And then, about a week ago, I found broccoli growing in my backyard. No kidding! I didn’t even plant broccoli, at least not this year. It seems to have returned from a crop from 2014. Maybe broccoli does that? I don’t know – I’m a terrible gardener.

Portobello Vegan Beef(less) Stew

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I got really excited when I found my January broccoli, just because it was so novel and all. It was only a little bit, mind you, like one little bite-sized baby floret, but I figured I’d let it hang and see if it got any bigger. Then it turned super freezing overnight, and my little broccoli bite froze. Bummer.

So it’s gone from hot to cold and back a few times since the whole broccoli ordeal of early 2016, but I’m excited to say the forecast is calling for ice pellets next weekend. I’m hoping the forecasters change their mind and make it snow before then. I know, my fellow Philly peeps are cursing me now, but I love a pretty winter snow and tend to feel ripped off if I don’t get at least one good one. Sorry!

Portobello Vegan Beef(less) Stew

Allow me to make it up to you with this stew. I’m all about the vegan comfort food recipes this winter (a kick that started with last November’s meatloaf recipe), and this stew is no exception. You know you want to curl up with a bowl of this stuff on a snowy night that preferably happens next Saturday, right? In any event, this was delicious, and this is coming from someone who didn’t like beef stew in her omnivore days. I think it was the beef part that I didn’t like, because a bowl of steaming hot potatoes, veggies, and in this case, portobello mushrooms (in lieu of beef) in a savory red wine broth sounds pretty much like heaven to me. It was.

One of the key ingredients to getting a super savory beef-stewy flavor out of this dish was Marmite. I hesitated to include this in the recipe, because I know lots of people will have to seek it out or order it online, so I made it optional…but also highly recommended. I seasoned my stew with Marmite towards the end, and it was plenty delicious beforehand, but afterwards it was amazing. If you’re at all inclined, I suggest you go for it, get yourself some Marmite and cook up this savory veggie stew.

Portobello Vegan Beef(less) Stew

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Portobello Vegan Beef(less) Stew

This hearty vegan beef stew uses tender portobello mushrooms in place of meat, along with potatoes and veggies in an herbed red wine broth.
Course Entree
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 419 kcal
Author Alissa

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 lb. portobello or cremini mushrooms stemmed and coarsely chopped
  • 1 large onion coarsely chopped
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup dry red wine
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp. tomato paste
  • 2 lb. red potatoes, chopped into 1-2 inch chunks
  • 3 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 tsp. liquid smoke
  • 1-2 tsp. marmite, optional, but highly recommended for savory flavor
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Coat the bottom of a large pot with oil and place over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook until softened, 5 minutes. Add onion, celery, carrots and garlic. Cook until veggies begin to tenderize, about 5 minutes more, flipping occasionally with a spatula. Add red wine and bring to a simmer. Allow to simmer until wine is reduced by about half, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour, a bit at a time, until fully incorporated.
  2. Add broth, tomato paste, potatoes, thyme and rosemary. Stir to fully incorporate ingredients. Raise heat and bring to a simmer. Lower heat and allow to simmer, uncovered, until potatoes and veggies are soft, about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add a bit more water to the pot if mixture becomes too thick and starts to sputter.
  3. Season with liquid smoke, Marmite if using, salt and pepper. Serve.
Nutrition Facts
Portobello Vegan Beef(less) Stew
Amount Per Serving
Calories 419 Calories from Fat 85
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.4g 14%
Saturated Fat 1.7g 9%
Sodium 901mg 38%
Potassium 2110mg 60%
Total Carbohydrates 60.6g 20%
Dietary Fiber 8.3g 33%
Sugars 9.6g
Protein 15.1g 30%
Calcium 11%
Iron 37%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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  1. Alissa SaenzAmelia Littlejohn says

    January 11, 2016 at 10:57 AM

    Stew’s are the best comforting, warming meals. I love the flavours you’ve chosen for this dish!

    Nourishing Amelia | Food, Health and Lifestyle Blogger
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  2. Alissa Saenzlaura says

    January 11, 2016 at 11:33 AM

    YES! I love that your recipes are made up of things I already have. Also Marmite is a great source of B12 which makes it even more magical :)

    Reply
  3. Alissa SaenzSandra says

    January 11, 2016 at 12:01 PM

    Looks fabulous!

    Reply
  4. Alissa SaenzBiggest Nige says

    January 11, 2016 at 5:09 PM

    Marmite puts the uuumph back into being vegan, and as well as being extremely tasty Marmite has vitamin B12. Food for kings!

    Reply
  5. Alissa SaenzJenn says

    January 12, 2016 at 8:27 AM

    Alisa, this looks SO good!! I grew up eating beef stew…it was always so comforting. I can’t even remember the last time I had it or even though about it honestly. But, my gosh, I MUST try this! My parents are coming in town this week and I might just make this for them!

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  6. Alissa Saenzannie says

    January 12, 2016 at 1:23 PM

    Aw! I’m sorry about your broccoli. This stew looks fabulous, definitely worth hunting down some marmite for.

    Reply
  7. Alissa SaenzKim says

    January 12, 2016 at 2:36 PM

    Would miso be a good substitute for the marmite?

    Reply
    • Alissa SaenzAlissa Saenz says

      January 14, 2016 at 8:37 PM

      It might work. I’d try a tiny bit at a time to see what it does to the flavor. You could also just leave it out. It will still be tasty, just a bit less savory.

      Reply
    • Alissa SaenzAshley says

      November 22, 2017 at 10:32 PM

      No, not really similar at all. Marmite taste like burnt veggie bullion. Some concentrated veggie bullion like “Better than Bullion” brand is close.

      Reply
  8. Alissa SaenzTom says

    January 16, 2016 at 4:42 PM

    Marmite, I don’t know what this is. I count on Nutritional yeast for B-12.
    I’ll have to get some of this and give it a try!

    Reply
  9. Alissa SaenzLake Villa Guatemala Eco-Vegan B&B says

    January 16, 2016 at 11:07 PM

    I made this tonight and it was fabulous! I’m out of Marmite and I forgot to add the liquid smoke, and it was still amazing. The broth is so rich and flavorful (I used a miso broth).

    I didn’t have any thyme or rosemary so I used some basil, oregano, and sage.

    This one is going into my regular menu rotation!

    Reply
    • Alissa SaenzAlissa Saenz says

      January 17, 2016 at 6:30 PM

      Awesome! I had a question about whether miso would work, so thanks for letting me know it worked for you. :) Glad you enjoyed this!!

      Reply
  10. Alissa SaenzTom says

    January 17, 2016 at 5:59 PM

    Never tried Marmite. Is it available locally?

    Reply
    • Alissa SaenzAlissa Saenz says

      January 17, 2016 at 6:28 PM

      Yup! Wegmans has it in the international foods aisle. It’s awesome. :)

      Reply
    • Alissa SaenzJennifer says

      January 19, 2016 at 9:37 AM

      Sometimes if you have an “english import” or “irish import” store in the area they carry marmite too. I know that seems more specific, but you never know when people will open a shop like that.

      Reply
      • Alissa SaenzAlissa Saenz says

        January 23, 2016 at 11:39 AM

        I actually live near a Wegmans, and they have that section, which is where I usually pick up my Marmite. :)

        Reply
      • Alissa SaenzCarolyn Leone says

        November 16, 2017 at 8:03 PM

        Whole Foods has Marmite.

        Reply
  11. Alissa SaenzMary M. Martinez says

    March 15, 2016 at 10:23 AM

    This looks so good!The perfect weekend dinner.Thank you

    Reply
    • Alissa SaenzAlissa Saenz says

      March 20, 2016 at 8:34 PM

      Thanks Mary!

      Reply
  12. Alissa SaenzLady Lucas says

    July 14, 2016 at 11:56 AM

    This looks delicious. I’m going to try it tonight. I may substitute the wine with dark beer… ;)

    Reply
    • Alissa SaenzAlissa Saenz says

      July 15, 2016 at 10:01 PM

      Ohhh!! Awesome idea! I’d love to hear how that works out!

      Reply
      • Alissa SaenzPaul Stenton says

        October 10, 2017 at 7:06 AM

        Works great with LBV Port.

        Reply
        • Alissa SaenzAlissa Saenz says

          October 10, 2017 at 9:46 AM

          Glad to hear it! Thanks for the recommendation!

          Reply
  13. Alissa SaenzAnna B says

    September 7, 2016 at 2:43 PM

    This gorgeous stew has become a staple in our wee vegan household!
    We use the Marmite trick for all of our pie fillings as well (the British kind, Marmite in Cherry pie might not be as scrumptious) and since we first bought a jar back in January, when we found this recipe, my boyfriend has become absolutely addicted and drinks Marmite in hot water as a broth.
    Thanks so much for this lovely recipe.

    Reply
    • Alissa SaenzAlissa Saenz says

      September 9, 2016 at 8:42 AM

      Glad you’re enjoying it! I love Marmite in savory dishes, and I’ve been meaning to make some savory pies this winter – I’ll have to give it a try!

      Reply
  14. Alissa SaenzLorna says

    October 11, 2016 at 5:59 PM

    Just made this for our dinner, left the mushrooms out though and threw in lentils and butternut squash. Absolutely divine! Perfect recipe. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Alissa SaenzAlissa Saenz says

      October 12, 2016 at 10:44 PM

      Yay! Those additions sound delicious! Glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
      • Alissa SaenzPaul Stenton says

        October 10, 2017 at 7:08 AM

        I threw out the carrot and used sweet potatoe. Had the same effect.

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  15. Alissa SaenzLani Jay says

    October 26, 2016 at 3:23 AM

    What an amazing recipe! I didn’t have any marmite so I substituted with vegemite instead. This will definitely become a regular recipe for us this winter.

    Reply
    • Alissa SaenzAlissa Saenz says

      October 30, 2016 at 5:27 PM

      Awesome! Glad you’re enjoying it. Thanks Lani!

      Reply
  16. Alissa SaenzBeth says

    October 26, 2016 at 11:04 PM

    This was amazing! My omnivore husband declared it the best soup he’s ever had! Totally a win! I found Marmite at Wegmans and used 2 tsp, magical! Forgot the liquid smoke but we aren’t fans of that, it’s so easy to overdo it. I wonder if smoke salt would work as a sub? Maybe next time. This made 11 cups, which is better for calorie counters, only 115 calories per cup, if made with no oil as I did. Thank you so much for sharing vthis delicious recipe!

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    • Alissa SaenzAlissa Saenz says

      October 30, 2016 at 5:29 PM

      Glad it was a hit! I think liquid smoke would work as a sub too – I have a jar in the back of the spice cabinet, and I keep forgetting to test it out in some of my recipes. Next time! Thanks Beth!

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  17. Alissa SaenzKjersten says

    November 7, 2016 at 9:03 PM

    I had never tried marmite until tonight and think it made this much closer to a beef stew flavor (having tried the broth prior to adding it) so I’d definitely recommend buying marmite. I ordered mine from Amazon. This recipe was very good, however, we felt that the liquid smoke was too overpowering so, next time, I’ll make the soup without. When I made this, I used all of the veggies plus extra carrots, as well as some parsnips and turnips. At the end, I decided it needed something more, so I added a bit of onion powder, soy sauce and coconut sugar. My old, beloved (pre-vegan) Guiness Beef Stew recipe had a tablespoon of raisins and some caraway seeds in it so I had missed the slightly rich sweetness of that stew and felt like the addition of the soy sauce and sugar rounded it off. I would definitely make this again (without liquid smoke) and, someday, I may very well make a cross between this recipe and my old one, essentially a mushroom Guiness stew. I think with the addition of the marmite, I could pull it off without the beef. Thank you for sharing this recipe!

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    • Alissa SaenzAlissa Saenz says

      November 11, 2016 at 9:03 AM

      Glad you enjoyed it! Those adaptations sound wonderful. Also, I never thought of adding stout, but I bet it’s delicious. Now I have to give that a try. :)

      Reply
  18. Alissa SaenzMary Cuffari says

    December 11, 2016 at 7:03 AM

    Tried this last night- it was amazing! I didn’t use the liquid smoke or the Marmite. My husband said to put it in the favorites folder. Thanks!

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    • Alissa SaenzAlissa Saenz says

      December 13, 2016 at 8:22 AM

      Glad you both enjoyed it! Thanks so much Mary!

      Reply
  19. Alissa SaenzStacie says

    January 4, 2017 at 7:48 PM

    I made this today, it was delicious. I didn’t have rosemary or liquid smoke but it was still amazing. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Alissa SaenzAlissa Saenz says

      January 5, 2017 at 9:01 AM

      Glad you liked it, even without a couple of ingredients! This recipe is very forgiving. :)

      Reply
  20. Alissa SaenzKathleen says

    January 9, 2017 at 1:33 AM

    Looks good! I’m going to try this out in my InstantPot

    Reply
    • Alissa SaenzAlissa Saenz says

      January 10, 2017 at 9:11 AM

      Thanks! I’d love to hear how it turns out!

      Reply
  21. Alissa SaenzRhonda says

    January 23, 2017 at 5:01 PM

    One thing I’ve been craving ever since giving up meat many years ago is beef stew. It had never occurred to me to look for vegetarian beef stew until the other day, when I chose this recipe from the search results. It is fabulous – so dark and rich and beef-broth-ish! My husband loved it, too. I tweaked it just a bit to my taste, mostly by adding more carrots (stew recipes never have enough carrots for me) and leaving out the liquid smoke. The Marmite (which I happen to like) really did make the difference in taste, although it was good even without it. This recipe will definitely be made again. Thanks!

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    • Alissa SaenzAlissa Saenz says

      January 26, 2017 at 9:11 AM

      This is definitely one that can be adapted to your individual tastes! Glad you both enjoyed it! Thanks Rhonda!

      Reply
  22. Alissa SaenzKchill says

    May 8, 2017 at 9:28 PM

    Add maybe a drop of liquid smoke… I was tasting the soup throughout the process (no marmite) and it tasted delicious, but once I added 1/2 tsb of liquid smoke it overpowered all of the delicious flavors the soup had going for it while I was tasting. throughout. For my taste it is much better without liquid smoke just add a bunch of cracks of pepper instead and its amazing.

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  23. Alissa SaenzKate says

    July 28, 2017 at 11:54 PM

    I wanted to share this recipe with my vegan friend, but she’s allergic to tomatoes. What would be a good substitute for the tomato paste? Would cornstarch work?

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    • Alissa SaenzAlissa Saenz says

      July 30, 2017 at 11:26 AM

      Oh that’s tough! I think since it’s a small amount, your best bet would be to just leave it out. It adds some flavor but I think this will still be tasty without it!

      Reply
  24. Alissa SaenzCandy says

    August 17, 2017 at 6:19 PM

    At the risk of appearing ignorant – what is Marmite and where can you purchase it?

    Reply
    • Alissa SaenzAlissa Saenz says

      August 20, 2017 at 11:30 AM

      It’s a yeast product that’s produced during beer brewing and has a super savory flavor. Vegemite is another brand of the same thing. Some supermarkets carry it in the international section. :)

      Reply
  25. Alissa Saenzcheryl says

    August 19, 2017 at 9:12 AM

    My daughter shared this with me can’t wait to make it is there anything I can substitute for the dry red wine?

    Reply
    • Alissa SaenzAlissa Saenz says

      August 20, 2017 at 11:33 AM

      I think you could leave it out and just use some extra veggie broth. I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  26. Alissa SaenzAdam says

    October 28, 2017 at 10:30 PM

    This recipe sounds amazing, can’t wait to make it — I love marmite! My wife is vegetarian and this will be perfect for her. Bought all the ingredients today, plus some beefless tips, turnips, and cauliflower that I may add.

    One question: I’m tempted to make it in the crock pot tomorrow. Is there any reason that’s inadvisable?

    OR if you think that would work, are there any portions you would cook first on stove before adding to crock — or can I just dump all ingredients in at once and start it up? Same question for end — do marmite and liquid smoke need to be added after crockpot is done, or can I just add them with all ingredients at start in crock? No worries if you aren’t sure, I love a culinary experiment and would welcome your insights, even as guesses. Thank you so much!!

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    • Alissa SaenzAlissa Saenz says

      October 30, 2017 at 4:28 PM

      I think you’d be fine to throw everything in at once. You can saute the veggies on the stove first if you like (I think it adds to the flavor), but honestly I usually don’t bother with that step when I make things in the slow cooker. I’d love to hear how it turns out!

      Reply
  27. Alissa SaenzAna says

    December 10, 2017 at 10:28 PM

    I was wondering if you could suggest a substitute for the liquid smoke? I have read that there are only tiny amounts of carcinogens in liquid smoke, but being pregnant and having a toddler, I would rather not risk it.
    I followed the recipe to the T with the exception of the liquid smoke and everyone loved it! Thank you!

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    • Alissa SaenzAlissa Saenz says

      December 13, 2017 at 5:30 PM

      I’m glad it was a hit!! If you want to try it again with some smoky flavor you could add a bit of smoked salt or smoked paprika. :)

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  28. Alissa SaenzRick D. says

    December 13, 2017 at 6:05 PM

    Oh my goodness-what a PERFECT meail for this cold, New England winter day! Thank you!

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    • Alissa SaenzAlissa Saenz says

      December 15, 2017 at 9:18 AM

      I’m so glad you’re enjoying it!! Thanks Rick!

      Reply
  29. Alissa SaenzKen Schelberg says

    December 18, 2017 at 10:08 PM

    Made the stew yesterday. Really great. I modified the veggie mix slightly, adding zucchini and corn and reduced the potatoes a bit. But otherwise followed the recipe carefully. This is DEFINITELY going in the rotation. Found the marmite in Gelson’s (Los Angeles). It adds a wonderful flavor. Thanks so much for this. Ken

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    • Alissa SaenzAlissa Saenz says

      December 20, 2017 at 9:05 PM

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it!! And those sound like delicious modifications – you can really use all kinds of veggies in this one. :)

      Reply
  30. Alissa SaenzMelodie richardson says

    December 28, 2017 at 7:02 PM

    This is probably one of the best beefless vegan beef soups I’ve had. I put in about a 1/2 cup of barley just because I love it so much but a carnivore wouldn’t miss the meat in this. Will make this again and again.

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    • Alissa SaenzAlissa Saenz says

      December 29, 2017 at 9:59 PM

      I’m so glad you’re enjoying it!! Thanks Melodie!

      Reply
  31. Alissa SaenzCindy says

    January 27, 2018 at 8:23 PM

    I just made this and it was amazing! I didn’t have vegemite so I used misogyny paste a couple tsps worked fine. Love the gravey the red wine makes it! This will be a go to for those cold winter days. Thank you for sharing!

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    • Alissa SaenzCindy says

      January 27, 2018 at 8:24 PM

      Meant to put miso lol auto correct !

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      • Alissa SaenzAlissa Saenz says

        January 28, 2018 at 3:29 PM

        Haha!! I’m glad to hear that – misogyny paste sounds terrible! And super glad to hear you enjoyed the stew! Thanks so much Cindy!

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        • Alissa SaenzJazmin says

          May 3, 2018 at 11:53 PM

          I made this substituting Apple cider vinegar and veggie stock for the red wine and it was pretty amazing! The only thing is that the liquid smoke was really strong, even when I put 1/4 teaspoon. I’ll leave it out next time cause this recipe was really making my kitchen smell good!

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  32. Alissa Saenzlarry says

    February 11, 2018 at 8:35 PM

    I looked up Marmite and this is just an example of some of the comments on Marmite/Vegemite…… “”taste this…describe it” (hands him a small piece of bread with too much marmite on it)…
    “Humm…wood in turpentine, a undertone of rotten fish, with a finish of burned oil filled electrical transformers with smoked Bakelite plastic”. Then “give me some cigarette butts soaked in boiling water to gargle to get this taste out of my mouth!” … I think for my own part I will simply stick with Liquid SMOKE…. MUCH LESS THREATENING… ;)

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    • Alissa SaenzAlissa Saenz says

      February 13, 2018 at 10:17 PM

      Lol! Well, I don’t really like the taste of marmine on it’s own, but it’s fantastic for adding savory flavor to recipes. :) I’ve had lots of readers get good results with this one while leaving it out though, so I think just liquid smoke should be fine.

      Reply
  33. Alissa Saenzjenna says

    March 14, 2018 at 7:13 PM

    I love snow AND marmite, so this is getting pinned for me :)

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  34. Alissa SaenzAnne says

    August 11, 2018 at 12:03 PM

    OMG this was delicious! No Marmite, but will try to find some for nest time. My guests loved it. A definite keeper.

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    • Alissa SaenzAlissa Saenz says

      August 12, 2018 at 10:53 AM

      Awesome!! I’m so happy to hear that! Thanks Anne!

      Reply
  35. Alissa SaenzLaura Handly says

    September 12, 2018 at 12:04 AM

    This was delicious. Left out the liquid smoke and marmite, added a bit more wine and a lot of herbs — such a nice start of fall treat!

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    • Alissa SaenzAlissa Saenz says

      September 16, 2018 at 3:26 PM

      Yay! I’m glad it was a hit!

      Reply
  36. Alissa SaenzKelly Stevens says

    October 20, 2018 at 7:19 PM

    Made this for dinner tonight. Made the recipe exactly as written. It was delicious! Will definitely be making this again in the future. Thanks for another winner!

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    • Alissa SaenzAlissa Saenz says

      October 21, 2018 at 11:30 AM

      Yay!! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  37. Alissa SaenzJenna says

    January 3, 2019 at 6:00 PM

    This was terrible. It was so bad I could not choke it down. I put it I a colander and washed off my potatoes to at least not waste them..

    Reply
    • Alissa SaenzAlissa Saenz says

      January 6, 2019 at 8:45 PM

      I’m sorry you didn’t like it!

      Reply
  38. Alissa SaenzSharon Marshfield says

    January 13, 2019 at 5:10 PM

    This is a fabulous recipe! Absolutely adored in our family who love it when it comes up on menu plan! My husband says it’s as good as his mum’s – high praise indeed! Thanks for producing it!

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    • Alissa SaenzAlissa Saenz says

      January 20, 2019 at 4:08 PM

      That’s awesome! I’m so glad it was a hit!

      Reply
  39. Alissa SaenzJEWEL LAMPHIER says

    January 18, 2019 at 1:39 PM

    Just reading this recipe made my mouth water so I made it the other day. It was AMAZING!
    I’m vegan, my husband isn’t but he went nuts over it. Because of his Diabetes we are trying to find tasty and healthy substitutes for red meat. This really did the trick.
    I didn’t have the Marmite or the red wine so I substituted with Nutritional yeast and red vinegar. I think it was just right.
    The gravy part of this is out of this world and it works up so easy and smooth. I really like the way this is put together and how the stew comes out so creamy and so hearty tasting.
    The only other change I made, and it’s strictly a personal preference for us, I added just a bit of unsweetened soy milk to lighten the gravy.
    All in all, this was a delightful and satisfying stew and is one of our new faves! THANKS!

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    • Alissa SaenzAlissa Saenz says

      January 20, 2019 at 3:25 PM

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it! And I think adding some soy milk to make it a little creamy is a great idea. I might try that myself next time!

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  40. Alissa SaenzCap'n Dave says

    January 21, 2019 at 5:38 PM

    Just transferred it into the Crock Pot. And now, we wait! Just the thing for a late supper with a hunk of crusty baguette with vegan butter…and already it’s smelling wonderful! I didn’t have portobellos or creminis, so I made do with white button, but they were fresh and plump and quite flavorful after the initial sautée. Next time, I’ll definitely go with creminis – that nutty flavor would really round this out nicely!

    Dang!!! Marmite is EXPENSIVE!!! $5.59 for a little 125g jar? Yikes! I’m going to have to peruse Amazon and see if I can get that price down! But then, that’s San Francisco for you!

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    • Alissa SaenzAlissa Saenz says

      January 27, 2019 at 3:28 PM

      I think white buttons should work totally fine in a pinch! I hope you enjoyed the stew. And yes, Marmite it quite pricey! That’s actually cheaper than what I pay, but thankfully even a little jar lasts a long time. :)

      Reply

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