Pot Roast (Microwave)

Name: Pot Roast (Microwave)
Ingredients: 2 -3 lbs boneless beef chuck roast; 1 (1 1/2 ounce) envelope spaghetti sauce mix; 1/4 cup water; 3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks; 1 medium onion, cut into eighths; 1 large potato, peeled and cut into eighths; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, defrosted and drained

7 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 -3 lbs boneless beef chuck roast
1 (1 1/2 ounce) envelope spaghetti sauce mix
1/4 cup water
3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 medium onion, cut into eighths
1 large potato, peeled and cut into eighths
1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, defrosted and drained

Directions

1

Pierce meat deeply and thoroughly on all sides with a fork.
2

Place meat, sauce mix and water in a large oven cooking bag. Place in casserole dish and secure bag with nylon tie.
3

Make six 1/2-inch slits in neck of bag below tie.
4

Microwave at MEDIUM (50%) power for 30 minutes.
5

Turn roast over; add carrots, onion and potatoes and continue to microwave on medium for 25-60 minutes or until meat and vegetables are fork-tender.
6

Add peas during the last 5 minutes of cooking time.
7

Let stand, covered, for 15 minutes to tenderize further and develop flavor.