Microwave Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. boneless beef, cut into 1 inch cubes
2 c. water, divided
1 (1 3/8 oz.) envelope onion soup mix
4 medium thinly sliced carrots
2 potatoes, in 1 inch cubes
1 (8 oz.) can peas, drained
1/4 c. flour

Preparation

In 4 quart casserole, combine beef, 1/2 cup water, soup mix, carrots, potatoes
and
bay
leaf.\tCover with glass lid. Cook at High for 8\tminutes
and
at
Low
1 to 1 1/4 hours or until beef and
vegetables
are
tender.
Stir
occasionally. Stir in peas. Blend
flour
and remaining water until smooth. Stir into stew. Cook at
High 4 to 5 minutes or until stew is thickened, stir once.
Yields 6 to 8 servings.