Microwaved Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 lb. beef boneless bottom round steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 c. hot water
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
1 medium potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 small onion, cut into eighths
1/2 c. frozen cut green beans
1 Tbsp. fresh parsley
1/2 tsp. Bouquet sauce

Preparation

In a 3-quart casserole, toss meat with cornstarch, salt and pepper until coated.
Stir in remaining ingredients.
Cover. Microwave on High 5 minutes.
Stir; reduce power to 50% (Medium) and microwave 30 to 45 minutes or until meat and vegetables are tender, stirring 3 or 4 times during cooking.
Remove cover during last 5 minutes of cooking time.
Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
Serves 2.