Recipe: Beef Stew for Two (microwave)

BEEF BURGUNDY STEW

2 slices bacon
4 tsp unbleached flour
1/2 tsp instant beef bouillon
1/4 tsp dried basil, crushed
1/2 lb stew meat, 1/2-inch cubes
7 1/2 oz canned tomatoes, cut up
1/4 cup dry red wine
1/2 cup frozen pearl onions
8 small whole fresh mushrooms

In a 1-quart casserole microwave-cook bacon, loosely covered, on 100% power for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes or until done. Drain bacon, reserving drippings in casserole. Crumble bacon and set aside.

Stir flour, bouillon granules, and basil into drippings. Add beef, UNDRAINED tomatoes and wine; mix well.

Cook in the microwave, covered, on 100% power for 2 minutes.

Reduce power to 50% and cook, covered for 15 minutes, stirring twice.

Stir in onions and mushrooms. Cook, covered, on 50% power for 12 to 18 minutes or till meat and vegetables are tender, stirring twice.

Sprinkle crumbled bacon atop and serve.

Makes 2 servings
From: Peggy, WA - 01-11-08