Ritzy Ragoutmicrowave, stews 6 slices bacon, cut crosswise 1 into eighths 2 1/2 lb boneless beef chuck roast, 1 cut into 3/4 cubes 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/4 teaspoon dried basil,crushed 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 cup dry red wine 2 medium onions,cut in 8 wedges 2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms In a 3 qt. microwave safe casserole, microwave bacon, covered, on 100 % power (HIGH) for 6 minutes. Drain off fat,reserving 2 tbsp. in casserole. Add beef cubes to casserole. Toss with flour, soy sauce, seasoned salt,basil and garlic powder.Stir in 1 1/2 cups HOT water, wine and onions.Cook,covered,5 minutes.Cook,uncovered,on 50% power (MEDIUM) for 30 minutes,stirring once.Add mushrooms.Cook,uncovered, 35 to 45 minutes or until beef is tender,stirring once.Cover and let stand 10 minutes.Makes 8 servings. |
