1 slice bacon
2 tsp unbleached flour
1/4 tsp instant beef bouillon
1/8 tsp dried basil, crushed
1/4 lb stew meat 1/2-inch cubes
3 3/4 oz canned tomatoes, cut up
2 tbsp dry red wine
1/4 cup frozen pearl onions
4 small whole fresh mushrooms
Directions
In a 20-oz casserole, micro-cook bacon, loosely covered, on 100%
power for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or till 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
1 minute, stirring once. Micro-cook, covered, on 50% power for 10
minutes, stirring once. Stir in onions and mushrooms. Micro-cook,
covered, on 50% power for 10 to 12 minutes or til meat is tender,
stirring twice. Sprinkle crumbled bacon atop and serve.
Servings: 1 servings
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