Heat ¼ water or vegetable broth in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add onion and cook until soft, about 3 minutes.
Stir in garlic, bell pepper, and thyme and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add Bragg’s liquid amino, celery salt, beet powder, potato, and the remaining ½ cup water or vegetable broth.
Bring skillet to a boil, cover skillet, and reduce heat to simmer for about 5 minutes until the potatoes are tender. Remove the cover and make sure the liquid evaporates.
Stir in tomato paste and mashed kidney beans and cook through. Serve immediately.