Peasant Stew Recipe

12 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 (10-ounce) packages teriyaki-flavored seitan drained and cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 cups coarsely chopped peeled carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 8 small red potatoes, quartered
  • 1 1/2 cups white mushrooms, halved or quartered
  • 1 1/2 cups pearl onions, peeled
  • 1/4 cup dry red wine
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme

Directions

  1. 1
    Make a roux by melting butter in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. 2
    Once butter is completely melted, add flour and whisk continuously until well combined.
  3. 3
    Cook until flour loses its raw flavor and starts to emit a toasty aroma, about 2 minutes.
  4. 4
    Whisk in broth and cook until slightly thickened.
  5. 5
    Transfer mixture to a pot and add seitan, carrots, green beans, potatoes, mushrooms, and onions.
  6. 6
    Simmer over low heat for one hour, stirring occasionally, until the carrots and potatoes are soft when pierced with a fork.
  7. 7
    Add red wine and herbs and simmer until alcohol flavor is cooked off, about 15 minutes.
  8. 8
    Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  9. 9
    Serve with a loaf of crusty French bread and butter.

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