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Vegan Mushroom & Ale Stew

Name: Vegan Mushroom & Ale Stew
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: British Isles
Ingredients: 15 ml / 1 Tbsp vegetable oil; 2 garlic cloves (puréed); 15 ml / 1 Tbsp rosemary (chopped); 15 ml / 1 Tbsp tomato ketchup; 420 ml / 14.2 fl oz vegetable stock; 2 carrots (peeled and diced); 2 Tbsp cornflour, mixed with 2 Tbsp water; 1 onion (finely diced); 15 ml / 1 Tbsp thyme (chopped); 200 g / 7 oz button mushrooms; 180 ml / 6.1 fl oz Guinness; 200 g / 7 oz white potatoes (peeled and diced); 50 g / 1.7 oz dried soya mince

Mushroom And Stout Stew, Vegan Ale Stew, Plant-Based Guinness Stew

Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Make Time: 20 minutes
Calories: 310 / serving
Diet: Vegan

The essentials, at a glance

British Isles Dinner Dairy-FreePlant-based

A hearty and warming plant-based take on a traditional British pub classic. This stew combines earthy mushrooms and soya mince with the deep, bitter notes of a dark ale. It is a comforting meal perfect for cold evenings.

ProteinProtein 14.0g

FatFat 8.0g

CarbsCarbs 42.0g

Above values do not change with any serving size changes you make below

Instructions

Heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.

Add the onion, garlic, thyme, rosemary, and mushrooms, then cook for 3-4 minutes.

Stir in the tomato ketchup, Guinness, vegetable stock, potatoes, carrots, and soya mince.

Simmer for 10-15 minutes until the vegetables are cooked and the soya mince is fully hydrated.

Add the cornflour mixture and bring to a boil for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly until the sauce has thickened.

Season to taste before serving.

Other considerations for this recipe

Flavour Development

The longer you allow the stew to simmer, the more flavoursome it will become.

Cooking Time

Unlike meat stews which take hours, this soya mince version only takes 15 minutes to cook thoroughly. Maintain a low simmering heat to ensure the ale flavours penetrate the mince and vegetables.

Nutritional Benefits

Mushrooms provide essential B vitamins and antioxidants.

Carrots are rich in beta-carotene for eye health.

Soya mince offers a concentrated source of plant-based protein.

Garlic and rosemary contain natural antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.

Nutritional information is provided as a general guide only. Values may vary and should not replace professional medical or dietary advice.

Recipe Credit

veganfoodandliving.comVegan Mushroom & Ale Stew - Vegan Food & LivingTry making this rich and flavourful vegan mushroom, soy mince and ale stew for those brisk winter nights. It's true comfort food.

A Hearty Vegan Twist on a Pub Classic

Andrew T. 1 Nov 2026

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Vegan Mushroom & Ale Stew · Andrew T.

Guinness provides a characteristic depth and a slight bitterness that perfectly balances the natural sweetness of diced carrots and onions. This plant-based version of a traditional British stew is a real winner for those of us who love the comforting feel of a pub meal without spending hours by the stove.

By using soya mince and earthy button mushrooms, you get a rich, savoury texture that absorbs the dark ale beautifully. I love how the rosemary and thyme add those aromatic, woody notes that make the kitchen smell wonderful while it simmers.

Cooking Tips

To get the best result, keep the heat low during the simmer. This ensures the flavours really seep into the vegetables and mince. Serve it in a deep bowl with a slice of crusty bread to soak up every last drop of that thickened, glossy sauce.

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A Land Shaped by Its Food

Yumpedia: United Kingdom

The tradition of ale-based stews in the British Isles is deeply rooted in the necessity of using available, calorie-dense ingredients to survive damp, cold winters. Historically, stews were slow-cooked in heavy iron pots over open fires, allowing tough cuts of meat and root vegetables to soften over many hours while absorbing the complex flavours of local brews.

The use of stout or dark ale, such as Guinness, provides a characteristic depth and a slight bitterness that balances the sweetness of carrots and onions. This culinary approach was common across working-class households and rural communities, where the pot remained on the hearth, often being topped up with whatever vegetables were in season.

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