Beef Stew

• 2 lb. beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 pkg. (1-1/2 oz.) brown gravy mix with mushrooms
• 1 cup water
• 3 ribs celery, cut into 1-inch slices
• 3 md. potatoes, peeled and cut into eighths
• 3 md. carrots, sliced

1. Place beef cubes in 3-quart microproof casserole or baking dish.
2. Sprinkle with salt.
3. Stir together gravy mix and water; pour over the meat.
4. Cook covered in microwave on 70% power for 50 minutes, stirring once during cooking.
5. Add vegetables and mix to cover with gravy.
6. Cook covered on 50% power for 40 or 50 minutes or until vegetables and meat are tender.
7. Let stand five minutes before serving.

beef stew meat, salt, brown gravy mix with mushrooms, water, celery, potatoes, carrots

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/3673 (may not work)