Ingredients

  • 2 each bacon slices
  • 4 teaspoons flour, all-purpose
  • 1/2 teaspoon beef stock instant
  • 1/4 teaspoon basil dried, crushed
  • 1/2 pound stewing beef 1/2-inch cubes
  • 7 1/2 ounces tomatoes, canned cut up
  • 1/4 cup red wine dry
  • 1/2 cup pearl onions frozen
  • 8 each mushrooms small whole fresh

Method

  • In a 1-quart casserole micro-cook bacon, loosely covered, on 100% power for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes or until done.
  • Drain bacon, reserving drippings in casserole.
  • Crumble bacon and set aside.
  • Stir flour, bouillon granules, and basil into drippings.
  • Add beef, UNDRAINED tomatoes, and wine; mix well.
  • Micro-cook, covered, on 100% power for 2 minutes.
  • Micro-cook, covered, on 50% power for 15 minutes, stirring twice.
  • Stir in onions and mushrooms.
  • Micro-cook, covered, on 50% power for 12 to 18 minutes or til meat and vegetables are tender, stirring twice.
  • Sprinkle crumbled bacon atop and serve.