Ingredients
2 1/2 to 3 lb. beef chuck roast
1 micro-shake in natural meat flavor
4 carrots, cut into 1-1/2 inch strips
2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into quart, ers
2 onions, cut into eighths
1 cup water, wine or broth
Directions
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Moisten both sides of the meat with water and sprinkle generously with
MicroShake. Pierce meat with a fork at 1/2 inch intervals.
Place meat in a 3-qt casserole with desired liquid. Cover with
plastic wrap or glass lid.
Microwave on HIGH for 5 minutes. Reduce power to MEDIUM and continue
to microwave for 25 minutes.
Turn meat over and arrange vegetables around meat. Recover with lid.
Microwave on MEDIUM for an additional 25-35 minutes, or until meat and
vegetables are fork tender.
Allow meat and vegetables to stand, covered, 5-10 minutes while making
gravy, if desired.
Serves 4.
Servings: 4 servings
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