Beef burgundy stew/crockpot or microwave

 
                 Beef Burgundy Stew /crockpot or microwave
 
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 Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Crockpot
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    2      Slices        Bacon
    4      teaspoons     Unbleached Flour
      1/2  teaspoon      Instant Beef Bouillon
      1/4  teaspoon      Dried Basil -- Crushed
      1/2  pound         Stew Meat -- 1/2" Cubes
    7 1/2  ounces        Canned Tomatoes -- Cut Up
      1/4  cup           Dry Red Wine
      1/2  cup           Frozen Pearl Onions
    8      Small   Whol  Fresh Mushrooms
 
      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. Use in Crockpot also, just change 
 the directions accordingly.
  
 
 
 
 
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