Gardien Beefless Stew

Ingredients:
1 package Gardein beefless tips
3 tbsps vegetable oil
10 ozs pearl onions, peeled
4 celery stalks, thinly sliced
4 medium carrots, 1/2 inch diced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
3 tbsps flour
3 cups vegan "beef" broth (try Better than Bouillon brand) or roasted vegetable stock
1 cup dry red wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon
4 medium potatoes, 1/2 inch diced
1 Bunch of Broccoli
salt and pepper to taste


Preparation:

1. Chop beefless tips in quarters
   
2. Heat oil in a large saucepan on medium high heat, add beefless tips and brown on all sides. Remove from saucepan and set aside.
   
3. Add to saucepan pearl onions and celery to saucepan and cook for 3 minutes.
   
4. Add carrots, thyme and rosemary and continue to cook for an additional 3 minutes.
   
5. Sprinkle in flour, then slowly add broth and wine while stirring.
   
6. Add potatoes and broccoli and bring to a boil.
   
7. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. A
   
8. Add beefless tips back in and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
   
9. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
   

Original recipe by Chef Tal Ronnen here