Microwaved Beef Stew

• 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

1. In a 3-quart casserole, toss meat with cornstarch, salt and pepper until coated.
2. Stir in remaining ingredients.
3. Cover. Microwave on High 5 minutes.
4. 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.
5. Remove cover during last 5 minutes of cooking time.
6. Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
7. Serves 2.

beef, cornstarch, salt, pepper, water, carrot, celery, potato, onion, green beans, fresh parsley, bouquet sauce

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=305986 (may not work)