Prepare the Soy Curl Beef and set aside. Preheat the oven to 350 F / 175 C
In a large pot or dutch oven, over medium heat on the stove top, drizzle about 1 tbsp of cooking oil (Avocado, Olive, Vegetable etc). Then add in the diced onions and carrots. Add a pinch of salt, stir occasionally, and cook those down for about 10 minutes or until they have softened and the onions get translucent.
Add in the minced garlic, stir and cook for 1 minute. Then add vegan butter, stir to combine until melted.
Next toss in the tomato paste, nutritional yeast, miso paste and vegan worcestershire. Stir to combine.
Add in the flour and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute to get rid of the raw flour flavor.
Next add in the broth and red wine if using. Stir to combine. Then add in the reserved soy curls and potatoes. Toss in the thyme and bay leaves. Taste and adjust for seasoning. Bring to a simmer.
Add pot uncovered to an oven preheated to 350 F / 175 C for 30 minutes.
Combine the cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Remove the pot from the oven, and add in the cornstarch slurry and stir to combine. Check to see if the potatoes are fork tender. If they are cooked to your desired doneness, skip to the next step. Otherwise add the pot back to the oven for another 10 - 15 minutes.
Once veggies are cooked through and stew has reduced a bit, add the frozen peas, stir to heat through. Taste and adjust for seasoning. Remove the Thyme and Bay Leaves and dig in!