Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 2 lb. beef for stew
  • 3 c. hot water
  • 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 large onion, peeled and cut in eighths
  • 2 medium carrots, pared and sliced
  • 2 large potatoes, pared and cut up

Method

  • Put oil into 4-quart microwave-safe casserole.
  • Cook, uncovered, in microwave for 2 minutes at High.
  • Add meat; stir. Cook, uncovered, 10 minutes at High; stir once.
  • Heat hot water in a 1-quart glass measuring cup in microwave to boiling (about 7 minutes).
  • Mix the flour, salt and pepper with meat.
  • Add boiling water, Worcestershire sauce, onion, carrots and potatoes; stir. Cover with a microwave-safe lid.
  • Cook in microwave for 70 to 85 minutes at Medium or until vegetables are tender.
  • Stir 3 times. Makes about 8 servings.