Recipe - Ritzy Ragout (Microwave)

6 Slices bacon, cut crosswise
Into eighths
2 One half pound Boneless beef chuck roast,
Cut into 3/4" cubes
1/3 cup Allpurpose flour
1 tablespoon Soy sauce
1 One half teaspoon Seasoned salt
One fourth teaspoon Dried basil,crushed
1/8 teaspoon Garlic powder
One half cup Dry red wine
2 md Onions,cut in 8 wedges
2 cup Sliced fresh mushrooms

In a 3 qt. microwave safe casserole, microwave bacon, covered, on 100 %
power (HIGH) for 6 minutes. Drain off fat,reserving 2 tbsp. in casserole.
Add beef cubes to casserole. Toss with flour, soy sauce, seasoned
salt,basil and garlic powder.Stir in 1 One half cups HOT water, wine and
onions.Cook,covered,5 minutes.Cook,uncovered,on 50% power (MEDIUM) for 30
minutes,stirring once.Add mushrooms.Cook,uncovered, 35 to 45 minutes or
until beef is tender,stirring once.Cover and let stand 10 minutes.Makes 8
servings.

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