Crockpot beef burgundy stew

2 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2slicesBacon
4teaspoonsUnbleached flour
½teaspoonInstant beef bouillon
¼teaspoonDried basil; crushed
½poundsStew meat; 1/2\" cubes
ounceCanned tomatoes; cut up
¼cupDry red wine
½cupFrozen pearl onions
8smallsWhole fresh mushrooms

Directions

In a 1-quart casserole micro-cook bacon, loosely covered, on 100% power for 2 to 2½ 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.