Ingredients

  • 2 lb. chuck or stew meat
  • 2 c. hot water
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1 large bay leaf
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1/8 tsp. garlic powder
  • dash of ground cloves (optional)
  • 6 carrots, peeled and cut in 1/2-inch slices
  • 4 potatoes, peeled and cut in eighths
  • 4 stalks celery, quartered lengthwise
  • 1 lb. small white onions
  • 1/4 c. flour
  • 1/3 c. cold water

Method

  • In a 3-quart casserole, combine meat, water, sliced onion, bay leaf, salt, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, pepper, garlic powder and cloves.
  • Cover.
  • Microwave at High 5 minutes.
  • Reduce power to Medium and microwave 40 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  • Remove bay leaf. Add vegetables.
  • Cover.
  • Microwave 35 to 45 minutes, or until meat and vegetables are tender.
  • Blend flour into water; stir into stew.
  • Microwave at High 3 to 4 minutes, or until bubbly, stirring once or twice.
  • Let stand 10 minutes.
  • Depending on size of vegetables, time will be longer if all ingredients are added at once.
  • Serves 6 to 8.
  • Can also be done on the stove or in slow pot.