Portion Size: 1 cup 

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients	Notes:
2 1/2 Pounds imitation beef chunks
¼ cup all purpose flour
2 Tablespoons vegetable cooking oil
4 cups cubed potatoes
4 cups mixed (frozen peas, carrots, corn and green bean variety) vegetables
2 onions, cut into wedges	Wash, peel and cut into wedges
3 teaspoons low sodium vegan beef bouillon granules	( contains yeast)
¼ cup soy sauce
2 teaspoons oregano
1 teaspoon basil
½ teaspoon pepper
2 bay leaves
4 cups low salt tomato sauce

Directions:

Steps:	Directions:	Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1	In a small skillet, heat oil and flour. Cook on low until light brown.
2	Add 2 cups water and bring to a boil.  Add beef granules.
3	In a large pot (or crock pot) layer potatoes, vegetables, and onion. Add meat. Pour in flour mixture.
4	Add  soy sauce, oregano, basil, pepper and bay leaf.
5	If using a crock pot cook on low heat for 10 to 12 hours or on high heat for 5 to 6 hours.	Cook until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F  for 15 seconds
6	If using a large pot on the stove top, bring mixture to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 ½ hour or until meat is tender. Discard bay leaves.	Cook until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F  for 15 seconds