Vegan Bolognese Sauce

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion finely diced about 1 1/2 cups
• 1 carrot peeled, finely diced
• 1 celery stalk finely diced
• 3/4 pound plant-based ground beef like Impossible Meat or Beyond Beef
• 3 garlic cloves finely chopped
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 3 cups tomato or marinara sauce add more if desired
• 1/2 cup water

Seasonings

• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp chili powder or more
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper or more
• 1 bay leaf