Beef-less Stew

INGREDIENTS

4 tbsp

olive oil, divided

1 cup

diced red or yellow onion

3 cups

peeled, bite sized pieces of carrot*

2 cups

peeled, bite sized pieces of potato*

2 cups

peeled, bite sized pieces of sweet potato*

1 cup

diced tomato (canned or reconstituted sun-dried)

1 lb

white or cremini mushrooms, cleaned and quartered

2 cups

vegan "beef" (I use Gardein Beefless Tips)

2 tbsp

tomato paste

1 cup

red wine (dry or semi-dry is fine, just use one you like)

5 cups

vegetable broth, divided

1/4 cup

nutritional yeast

1 tbsp

Bragg's liquid aminos or soy sauce

2 tsp

dry mustard

salt and pepper

3 tbsp

all purpose flour

1 cup

frozen green peas