Vegan Pot Roast
I created this Vegan Pot Roast for the holidays this year, and it turned out even better than I expected! It’s hearty, packed with rich, savory flavors, and made entirely from wholesome ingredients that keep everyone coming back for seconds. Not only is it plant-based, but it’s also a great option for anyone with allergies, as it’s free from common allergens like gluten, soy, and nuts. Whether served as a main course or a side dish, it’s a perfect way to showcase how satisfying and delicious plant-based cooking can be. If you’re looking for a warm, comforting dish full of flavor, this roast is a must-try for your holiday table.
Ingredients
Categorized for easy shopping list creation:
| PRODUCE | |
|---|---|
| Red Potatoes | 2 lb |
| Baby Carrots | 1 lb |
| Mushrooms | 8 oz |
| Celery | 2 sticks |
| Onion, yellow | 1 cup diced |
| DRY GOODS | |
|---|---|
| Vegan Butter, homemade or Olive Oil or Omit for Oil-Free | 2 tbsp |
| Steak Sauce, homemade | 1/3 cup |
| Worcestershire Sauce, homemade | 2 tbsp |
| Tapioca Starch | 2 tbsp |
| SPICES | |
|---|---|
| Red Pepper Flakes | 1 tsp |
| Rosemary, dried | 1/2 tbsp |
| Thyme, dried | 1 tsp |
| Onion Powder | 1 tsp |
| Sea Salt | 1 tsp |
Cooking Tips
The gravy you cook the vegetables in won’t thicken further in the oven since the dish will be covered during baking. Be sure to adjust the consistency to your liking before it goes into the oven.
Final Thoughts
To keep this recipe vinegar-free, be sure to use my recipes for Steak Sauce and Worcestershire Sauce. If you’re using butter, try out my Vegan Butter recipe.
Steak Sauce Recipe
Worcestershire Sauce Recipe
Vegan Butter Recipe
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Vegan Butter or olive oil or omit for oil-free / homemade butter recipe linked above
- 1 cup Onion yellow, diced
- 5 cloves Garlic minced
- 1/3 cup Steak Sauce homemade recipe linked above
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce homemade recipe linked above
- 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/2 tbsp Rosemary dried
- 1 tsp Thyme dried
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Sea Salt
- 2 tbsp Tapioca Starch mixed with 3 cups of water
- 2 lbs Red Potatoes quartered
- 1 lb Baby Carrots
- 2 Celery Sticks
- 8 oz Mushrooms baby bella
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425℉. Prepare and measure all ingredients before starting.
- Heat a pan (deep enough to hold 3 cups of liquid) over medium-high heat.
- Sautee onions and garlic until fragrant ~ 3-5 minutes.
- Add the steak sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and spices to the pan. Stir to combine.
- Give the tapioca starch and water mixture a quick stir, then add it to the pan. Mix well and bring to a simmer.
- Simmer for 5–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens to a gravy-like consistency.
- Place the vegetables in a baking dish.
- Once the gravy reaches your desired consistency, turn off the heat and pour it over the vegetables in the baking dish. Mix well to coat the vegetables evenly.
- Cover the baking dish with a lid and bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
