My one-pot vegan Mushroom Bourguignon served over a bed of creamy mashed potatoes is the ultimate comfort food. Enjoy it as a family-friendly dinner or freeze the batch for later!
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!
Frequently asked questions
- Can I make gluten-free mushroom bourguignon? Yes! Just replace the flour with cornstarch.
- What kind of mushrooms are best in mushroom bourguignon? I like to use cremini mushrooms but portabellos or porcinis are also great options.
- Is red wine vegan? Some red wine is made using animal products, like casein, isinglass, and egg whites, to help with the fining process. You can make sure your wine is vegan by searching for the brand on Barnivore.
- How long can mushroom bourguignon be stored in the fridge? Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 6 days.
- Can you freeze mushroom bourguignon? This recipe is freezer friendly. Just place the leftovers in a freezer-safe airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Let it thaw completely before reheating on the stovetop or in the microwave.
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Mushroom Bourguignon
Ingredients
- 1 Recipe Best Dang Vegan Mashed Potatoes or serve with rice or pasta
Mushroom Bourguignon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 16 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 5 large carrots, peeled and sliced into large chunks
- 1 large sweet onion, diced
- 4-5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups quality red wine (I used Pinot Noir)
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- few shakes black pepper
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1/3 cup water
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat, then add the mushrooms and a pinch of salt. Sauté for 8-10 minutes, until browned and softened. Transfer the mushrooms to a plate nearby.
- To the pot, add another tablespoon of olive oil, along with the carrots and onions. Sauté for about 5 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute, until fragrant.
- Pour the red wine and broth into the pot with the carrot/onion/garlic mixture and stir. Now add the tomato paste, thyme, oregano, salt and black pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.
- In a measuring cup or small bowl, stir the flour and water together, then add to the pot and stir well to thicken the sauce.
- Add the cooked mushrooms back to the pot. Cover and simmer for 15 more minutes, until it turns into a thick stew. Stir occasionally to make sure nothing sticks to the bottom.
- Prepare a batch of mashed potatoes. Spoon a generous amount of mushroom bourguignon over mashed potatoes in bowls. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Nutritional information is an estimate only and does not include the mashed potatoes, only the mushroom mixture.
- I used cremini mushrooms, but you can use another variety, such as chopped portabello or porcini.
- Gluten free? Substitute cornstarch or a gluten free mix for the all purpose flour.
- Oil free? Simply omit the olive oil, the mushrooms create a lot of oil on their own.
This was amazing! I made your perfect mashed potatoes and added your savory cashew cream into the potatoes, and everything was so glorious! My carnivore loving friend chowed down on this meal!
I’m so glad you guys loved it! Your meal sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing your review and comments!
another amazing and easy recipe!
Thanks for sharing your great review! Glad you love it!
Another amazing recipe from Nora!
I was a little nervous putting 1.5 cup of red wine (that’s almost half a bottle) into the pot, but since it simmers for quite some time, it came out great.
My wife, who doesn’t like red wine, LOVED it!
Thanks Nora, I can’t wait to try more recipes from you!
Thank you for sharing your fantastic review! I’m glad you guys loved the mushroom bourguignon! Thank you for using my recipes, and let me know how future recipes turn out for you! Happy cooking!
Hello Nora,
Thank you for this easy to make, yet very elegant dinner. Mine turned out perfectly! I appreciate all your great recipes.
I’m thrilled you love the bourguignon! It’s good to read the recipe is easy and delicious! Thank you for using my recipes and for sharing, Shelley!
Just had this for dinner and it was AMAZING. I used shallots instead of a sweet onion and they seemed perfect. To make it GF I used 1 Tbs corn starch and 1 Tbs garbanzo flour. This will be a go-to meal for us, for sure! Thanks, Nora!
Hi Sarah. I’m glad you loved the bourguignon, and that it will be a go to meal for your family! I appreciate you taking your time to share your great review! Thank you!
Just made it, so easy, healthy & delicious,thanks Nora!
This dish was absolutely lovely, I didn’t use the wine as I don’t like wine, this is one dish I will keep making ?, thank you
I’m glad you enjoyed it even without the wine, thank you!
This came out DELICIOUS!! I don’t like mushrooms, so I upped the carrots and added celery. I would highly recommend!!
Glad you loved it, Dana! Thank you for sharing you review!
I made this for Valentine’s Day and it was amazingly good! This is one to keep for sure when you want delicious and impressive vegan food. Thanks!
Thanks Lesli! I’m so glad you loved it! Thank you for sharing!
Outstanding comfort food! The Best Dang Mashed Potatoes were full of creamy flavor and perfect combo with this dish! I used pure cranberry juice instead of red wine and turned out amazing. I cannot wait to make this again!!
Thank you, Cheryl! I’m so glad you loved it! Thank you for sharing your great review!
This was a fabulous Valentine’s Day dinner! Thank you for all of your delicious recipes!
I’m glad you enjoyed the recipe, Jodi! Thank you for sharing!
Made this for Valentine’s Day dinner and we loved it. Will definitely make often in future. So delicious- thanks!
I’m glad you loved the recipe, Catherine! Thank you for sharing!
Hi Nora, like several have noted below, I’ve not commented before…I’ve subscribed to your blog for quite some time and have referred your site to many friends. I love love your vegan gravy and mashed potatoes with the cashew cream…My husband loves your vegan meatloaf and has bragged in it to our friends…we also loved this mushroom Bourguignon recipe. I made it today and it was so rich and hearty with your vegan mashed potatoes. We recommend your site to all our friends that want to go vegan, or do meatless meals or dairy free…..Thanks for all you do. Deb❤️
Hi Deb. Thank you for taking time to leave your kind review! I really appreciate you sharing my blog with others, and I’m so thrilled that you and your husband are loving the recipes! Thank you!
Really good and hearty on a snowy evening. Served with the garlic mashed potatoes. A little goes a long way, though I wanted seconds!
Hi Lisa. I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!
If this isn’t the most delicious and satisfying dish ever, I’m sure I don’t know what is! Five HUGE stars. Thank you so much for sharing your talents with us.
Thank you, Susan! I’m glad you love the recipe!
I have followed your blog for a while now but have never commented. I made this for dinner tonight it was perfect, everyone loved it. I have made so many of your recipes and they always go down very well with the whole family and my husband is not even vegan! Thank you.
I have followed your blog for a while now but have never commented. I made this for dinner tonight it was perfect, everyone loved it. I have made so many of your recipes and they always go down very well with the whole family and my husband is not even vegan! Thank you.
Hi Francine. I appreciate you taking your time to share, and I’m glad your family loved the bourguignon! Thank you for following me and using my recipes!
Seriously is there anything you make that’s not delicious!!! This was a winner. Can’t wait to have more for lunch. We hosted what we called a “Nora Cooks Christmas” and this will be in rotation for our next Pot luck. Thank you!
Hi Manny! It’s great to hear you love the bourguignon! Thank you for your fun review, and for using my recipes! Happy cooking!
This was a delicious recipe. I would definitely make it again. Served over mashed potatoes and made exactly as written. Thank you so much as it helps to find vegan recipes that taste so good.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, thank you!
Well…I made this for dinner just now and I must say, that although I’m not a red wine fan, this is delicious.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it Andrew. I’m actually not a huge fan of red wine either, but sometimes it’s just what you need in a recipe. Thank you!
Delicious! Great meal on a cold night!
Thank you so much, I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Hi Nora,
What can I use instead of wine? I don’t use alcohol because it makes me nauseous and sleepy.
Thanks,
Terre
Red wine is pretty essential to the flavor of bourguignon, but you could use more vegetable broth if needed. The alcohol cooks off, if that helps!
Well your recipe sounds truly yummy. I am not a mushroom fan however. Do you think rehydrated browned soy curls would work as a substitute for the mushrooms? I’m sure the mushrooms add some flavor that would be missing with the soy curls. Maybe adding some mushroom powder would work. My problem with the mushrooms is the texture, more than anything else.
Thank you so much Vicki! I understand. Yes, I think that would be pretty great, or you could even use impossible ground beef or something similar. 🙂 Hope you enjoy it.
Hi Nora
I have not tried this, of course you just posted for the first time today but it looks incredible! My kids don’t like mushrooms but I bet other veggies will go well with this. I’m thinking cauliflower, broccoli and even some zucchini thrown in at the last minute!!! Ohhhh I’m salivating! I might just try this today since it’s raining!!!
Thank you so much! I’m sure other veggies would work as well, for a different vibe. 🙂 The broth is so yummy, I hope you love it!
Hi Yari. Let me know how the recipe goes for you! Thanks! Happy cooking!
Look great! Is there a substitute for the wine? Will a substitute affect the flavor? Thanks in advance!
There isn’t a great substitute, no, because it adds quite a bit of flavor to the dish. But, if you needed you could likely use more broth instead. Just know it won’t quite taste the same without it. Thanks!