Beef Burgundy Stew

Grrrrrgh!
Course : Stews
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 2
 

Ingredients:

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 inch cubes
7 1/2 ounces canned tomatoes -- cut up
1/4 cup dry red wine
1/2 cup frozen pearl onions
8 small fresh mushrooms
 

Preparation:

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.