How to Thicken Stew Add breadcrumbs. One thickening agent that can help thicken a stew is breadcrumbs. ... Concoct a slurry. A slurry is a mixture of some type of starch, usually cornstarch, and water—use cold water, hot water, or the hot liquid from the stew. ... Incorporate a purée. ... Mix in potatoes. ... Start with a beurre manié. Jan 14, 2022

Vegetable stew recipes (2024)

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A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.310 ratings
Use a can of mixed beans to make this tomato-based veggie stew with halloumi. Make it in just 25 minutes for a quick and easy midweek supper
- 25 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
Pumpkin stew
A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.9 ratings
Try an alternative to root veg in stews, with pumpkin. Our beef and pumpkin stew is a great way to use up the flesh of leftover pumpkins
- 2 hrs 45 mins
- Easy
- Healthy
Vegetarian lentil stew
A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.10 ratings
Make this stew when you want a meal that's both hearty and filling – it's loaded with vegetables and tender lentils
- 1 hr 5 mins
- Easy
- Vegan
Spicy harissa bean stew
A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.3 ratings
Make the most of harissa to add a boost of flavour to this butterbean, spinach and ricotta stew. Packed with nutrients, it delivers four of your 5-a-day
- 40 mins
- Easy
- Healthy
- Vegetarian
Slow cooker vegetable stew with cheddar dumplings
A star rating of 3.6 out of 5.118 ratings
Give classic stew a veggie twist with creamy sauce and cheesy dumplings. Make it in the slow cooker and be rewarded with a hearty meal at the end of the day
- 6 hrs 20 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
Winter vegetable caponata
A star rating of 3.3 out of 5.4 ratings
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Roast squash and turnips to give a winter veg twist to the popular Italian dish caponata. With five of your 5-a-day, it's packed with goodness
- 1 hr
- Easy
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
Vegan lentil stew
A star rating of 3.5 out of 5.29 ratings
Providing an impressive five of your 5-a-day in each portion, this filling vegan stew is low calorie and low fat, and also provides fibre, vitamin C, iron and calcium
- 1 hr 10 mins
- Easy
- Healthy
- Vegan
A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.29 ratings
Try this vegetarian stew with crusty sourdough, or as an accompaniment to grilled meats. Marrow is the star here, but you're getting four of your five-a-day
- 1 hr 30 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
Beef stew
A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.641 ratings
A traditional braised beef casserole with thick, rich gravy and chunky veg – an ideal recipe for cheap cuts, as slow-cooking guarantees a tender dish
- 4 hrs 5 mins
- Easy
A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.854 ratings
The potatoes in this recipe take on the spicy flavours beautifully - our idea of the perfect veggie supper
- 45 mins
- Easy
- Healthy
- Vegetarian
Summer pistou
A star rating of 5 out of 5.26 ratings
A cross between a soup and a stew, this healthy French dish is packed with vegetables and beans - perfect as a light lunch. If making ahead it will keep in the fridge for a couple of days.
- 35 mins
- Easy
- Healthy
- Vegetarian
Giant butter bean stew
A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.35 ratings
This authentic vegetarian casserole makes a delicious first course, or serve alongside slow-cooked lamb as part of a Greek Easter feast
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- 1 hr 45 mins
- Easy
- Healthy
- Vegetarian
5-a-day tagine
A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.222 ratings
Get your day's vegetable quota all in one go. Great for feeding a group, or freeze portions
- 45 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
Vegetable stew
A star rating of 4.1 out of 5.167 ratings
A Mediterranean one-pot stew with peppers, courgettes, lentils, sweet smoked paprika and thyme. This veggie stew is perfect for cold winter nights
- 50 mins
- Easy
- Vegan
A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.67 ratings
Cook your chicken so it's moist with a crispy skin and serve with mixed greens and a creamy tarragon sauce
- 30 mins
- Easy
Roasted summer vegetable casserole
A star rating of 4 out of 5.14 ratings
This super healthy one-pot boasts an impressive 5 of your 5 a day, with courgettes, aubergines, new potatoes, peppers and juicy tomatoes
- 1 hr 15 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.21 ratings
Serve up a simple healthy side of slow-cooked vegetables with basil, garlic and Parmesan cheese
- 1 hr 10 mins
- Easy
- Healthy
- Vegetarian
A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.96 ratings
A summery tomato-based stew, packed with veg and perfect to make ahead
- 1 hr 10 mins
- Easy
- Healthy
- Vegan
Vegetable stew with herby dumplings
A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.61 ratings
The pearl barley makes this stew really hearty - perfect for a cold winter evening
- 2 hrs 10 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
Tagliatelle with vegetable ragu
A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.45 ratings
This veggie Bolognese-style sauce is great served with pasta and crams in three of your five-a-day
- 50 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.6 ratings
Moroccan cooking makes great use of humble vegetables, like in this veggie stew from John Torode
- 1 hr 5 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
Spring veggie casserole with little herb dumplings
A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.43 ratings
A vegetarian supper full of fresh flavours, perfect for sharing with friends
- 2 hrs
- Easy
- Vegetarian
Lazy cheesy vegetable hotpot
A star rating of 4 out of 5.23 ratings
Vegetarian food at its easiest and most comforting – and a minimum of washing-up, as it's made in the microwave
- 40 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.4 ratings
Gordon combines baby veg and tender meat in his lighter version of a bistro classic
- 2 hrs
- Easy

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What vegetables are good in stew? ›

Although I added carrots, little red potatoes, rutabaga and cremini mushrooms, you have plenty of options. Parsnip, turnip, pearl onions, squash and fennel will also work. Stir them in gently and immediately return the pot to the oven for the final hour of cooking.

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What is vegetable stew made of? ›

Onion, carrots, celery, bell peppers, zucchini, and yellow squash add flavor, freshness, and nutrients. Feel free to customize this stew recipe and add in different veggies. Garlic cloves add a delicious garlicky flavor. Diced tomatoes add moisture.

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Tips To Give Your Beef Stew A Flavour Punch

Five Tips To Make Your Beef Stew The Best.
Add A Little Heat.
Good Quality Stock Goes A Long Way.
Add Vegetables For More Flavour.
Soup Mixes Are An Ideal Seasoning And Thickening Aid.
Serve Your Beef Stew In A New Way.

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How do you thicken vegetable stew? ›

Whisk a teaspoon of flour in a little cold water to make a slurry, then stir into the stew as it's cooking. Don't add dry flour directly to the stew as it may clump. After adding the slurry, bring the stew to boil. This will cook out the flour taste and allow the starch to swell.

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What is the best thing to put in a stew? ›

Onions, carrots and celery (mirepoix vegetables) are classic for a reason, but don't be afraid to stray and get creative. Try using roasted garlic instead of regular garlic, or caramelize your onions before moving on to the next step. You can also add an incredible depth of flavor by adding dried mushrooms to the mix.

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Do you cook vegetables before putting in stew? ›

Whether it's the classic French mirepoix of onions, celery, and carrots cooked in butter, the New Orleans holy trinity of onions, celery, and bell peppers sweated in oil, or perhaps just some leeks and garlic cooked down in olive oil, most stews and soups start the same way: sautéeing veggies.

Why put potatoes in stew? ›

Simmering the potatoes will contribute all the starch the stew needs, and it'll be plenty thick.

Can you eat vegetable stew everyday? ›

Eating soup and salad every day can be part of a healthy eating plan, but it's important to ensure that your diet is well-rounded and provides all the necessary nutrients. Soups and salads can be nutritious options, as they often contain vegetables, lean proteins, and other healthy ingredients.

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What's the difference between vegetable soup and vegetable stew? ›

Stews are generally thicker than soups, being made up primarily of larger, solid chunks of ingredients. In other words, stews are thicker and chunkier—and always have solid ingredients. Generally speaking, if there is so much liquid that the ingredients are fully submerged, it's a soup.

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What thickens stew? ›

How to Thicken Stew

Add breadcrumbs. One thickening agent that can help thicken a stew is breadcrumbs. ...
Concoct a slurry. A slurry is a mixture of some type of starch, usually cornstarch, and water—use cold water, hot water, or the hot liquid from the stew. ...
Incorporate a purée. ...
Mix in potatoes. ...
Start with a beurre manié.

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Why put tomato paste in beef stew? ›

A bit of tomato paste amps up the flavor of beef stew, giving it a richness and a punch of umami that makes the stew truly memorable.

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Does cooking stew longer make it better? ›

Don't Rush the Stewing of the Stew

Your beef stew needs at least two hours, sometimes three, on a low burner, so the meat is tender, and the flavors mingle. This isn't a dish to rush; it's a dish to make on a lazy weekend so you can enjoy the smell as it stews.

Is vegetable stew good for you? ›

Rich Source of Fluids

Vegetable soups having a lot of water in it nourishes the body cells and keeps the skin fresh. The presence of carbohydrates, proteins, fats as well as vitamins and minerals supply the much-needed energy to the body to carry out other activities.

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What happens if you put too much cornstarch in stew? ›

So if you added too much cornstarch, you can always dilute it. with a little bit more chicken stock or water. If you're thinking it too much, it looks like pudding.

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Is it better to thicken stew with flour or cornstarch? ›

this is the easiest hack for thickening soups stews sauces and it does it instantly. instead of a roux or flour use cornstarch or arrowroot . equal parts water to cornstarch and arrowroot. mix that up and then you add it to simmering sauce or whatever.

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What are the healthiest vegetables for stew? ›

Carrots and other root vegetables, onions, chard, spinach, and lettuce are ideal for stewing while potatoes, leeks, cabbage, and porcini mushrooms are optimal for braising. Browse the photo gallery above for stewing and braising tips for seven different vegetables.

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What vegetables are good to thicken stew? ›

The most straightforward way to thicken soup is to puree the vegetables. Starchy vegetables in particular offer the most creaminess. Try with corn, parsnips, potatoes, sweet potatoes, squash, or yams. Blend half (for a chunkier texture) or all of the vegetables and liquid together.

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What vegetables go well with beef? ›

Green salads, beans, broccoli, cauliflower, sweet potato, carrots, bok choy, cabbage, eggplant, bell peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes (although technically they are a fruit). Often corn or potatoes are served with beef, but these are mostly just starch and calories, not very nutritious, and can fuel obesity.

Why do we need vegetables in stew? ›

“A colorful stew including carrots, mushrooms, potatoes and greens, for example, contains a medley of vitamins, minerals and fiber. Because stews provide so many different ingredients, you can also cut back on meat by adding lots of veggies. This will help you save money and calories.”

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