Mock Beef Stew

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   1. Heat oil in large kettle at medium-high heat. Tear bacon in to small pieces and saute for 1-2 mins. Add onion, salt and pepper; saute until almost softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and add garlic; continue to saute about 30 seconds longer. Stir in flour; cook until lightly colored, 1 to 2 minutes. Add wine, scraping up any browned bits that may have stuck to kettle. Add water, tomato and juice, bay leaf, thyme; sugar and marjoram; bring to simmer. Add mock meat; return to simmer.

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   2. Add potatoes and carrots, cover, and return to simmer. Simmer until potatoes are just tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Remove stew from heat. (Can be cooled, covered, and refrigerated up to 3 days.)

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   3. Stir in cilantro, adjust seasonings, and serve.

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