Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. beef stew meat, cut into 3/4 to 1-inch cubes
1/3 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dried marjoram leaves
1/8 to 1/4 tsp. pepper
2 tsp. instant beef bouillon granules
2 1/2 c. hot water
1 1/2 c. thinly sliced carrots
2 medium onions, cut in eighths
2 medium potatoes, cut into 3/4-inch pieces

Preparation

Combine beef, flour, salt, marjoram and pepper in a 3-quart casserole.
Stir to coat.
Dissolve bouillon granules in hot water.
Add to meat; cover.
Microwave at High for 10 minutes; stir.
Reduce power to Low.
Microwave for 30 minutes.
Stir in the vegetables; re-cover.
Microwave at Low for 45 to 60 minutes or until meat and vegetables are tender, stirring 2 times.
Serves 6 to 8.