Microwaved Beef Stew

Name: Microwaved Beef Stew
Ingredients: 3/4 lb. beef boneless bottom round steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 3 Tbsp. cornstarch; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. pepper; 2 c. hot water; 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced; 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced; 1 medium potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 small onion, cut into eighths; 1/2 c. frozen cut green beans; 1 Tbsp. fresh parsley; 1/2 tsp. Bouquet sauce

12 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

3/4 lb. beef boneless bottom round steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 c. hot water
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
1 medium potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 small onion, cut into eighths
1/2 c. frozen cut green beans
1 Tbsp. fresh parsley
1/2 tsp. Bouquet sauce

Directions

1

In a 3-quart casserole, toss meat with cornstarch, salt and pepper until coated.
2

Stir in remaining ingredients.
3

Cover. Microwave on High 5 minutes.
4

Stir; reduce power to 50% (Medium) and microwave 30 to 45 minutes or until meat and vegetables are tender, stirring 3 or 4 times during cooking.
5

Remove cover during last 5 minutes of cooking time.
6

Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
7

Serves 2.