Warm yourself up with a bowl of this Mushroom Bourguignon on a cold day. Every bite of the savory, gravy-soaked mushrooms with deeply flavored carrots and onions over mashed potatoes is so luscious. It’s the vegan version of a French classic you won’t be able to get enough of! You can easily make this savory stew for your whole family using just one pot. The base is made with simple ingredients like mushrooms, broth, red wine (the alcohol will evaporate), onion, carrots, and herbs. When you need a quick and delicious dinner in a pinch, freeze a batch of this vegan bourguignon and reheat when the time is right. It maintains its deep flavor profile even when stored in the fridge or freezer. If you love veganizing classic recipes like this one, then you’re going to want to try my Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff and Vegan Jambalaya.
What is mushroom bourguignon?
Mushroom bourguignon (pronounced “bor-geen-yon”) is a vegan take on the French boeuf bourguignon recipe. The beef in the original recipe is replaced with mushrooms and then cooked in a rich stew made from red wine, vegetable broth, veggies, herbs, and seasonings. The finished mushroom bourguignon is served over a bed of mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta noodles. It’s a rich stew that’s best enjoyed on a cold day!
How to make mushroom bourguignon
To get started, cook the mushrooms in a large pot until they’re browned. Transfer the cooked mushrooms to a plate and sauté the carrots, onions, and garlic in the same pot. Stir in the red wine and broth. Make sure the scrape the bottom of the pan to release any stuck bits of veggies (these contain amazing flavors). Next, add the tomato paste and herbs, and bring the stew up to a simmer. Make a slurry by stirring the flour and water in a small bowl, then stir it into the pot to thicken the stew. Add the cooked mushrooms and simmer for another 15 minutes. Divide a batch of mashed potatoes into bowls and ladle the mushroom bourguignon overtop.
Serving suggestions
The finishing piece of any delicious mushroom bourguignon is the creamy bed of mashed potatoes. Add an extra drizzle of melted butter on top with herbs and cracked pepper to really bump up the flavor. If you’d rather not use mashed potatoes, go ahead and replace them with rice, cauliflower rice, polenta, or cooked pasta instead. Don’t forget the dinner rolls on the side!
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