Microwave Irish Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. beef
1/2 tsp. salt
1 pkg. brown gravy mix
1 c. water
3 stalks celery
3 medium carrots
3 medium potatoes

Preparation

Cut beef into 1-inch square cubes.
Chop celery and carrots. Peel potatoes and cut into eighths.
Place beef cubes in 3-quart microproof dish.
Sprinkle salt on beef.
Stir together gravy mix and water.
Pour over meat.
Cook on 70% power for 50 minutes, covered.
Stir once while cooking.
Add vegetables and mix to cover with gravy.
Cook, covered, on 50% power for 40 to 50 minutes or until vegies and meat are tender.
Let stand 5 minutes.