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Recipes
Beef and Barley Stew
1 1/2 lbs. beef stew cubes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 Tbs. all-purpose flour
1 Tbs Worcestershire sauce
1 can (13.75-14.5 oz.) beef broth
2 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices (about 1
cup)
1/2 cup barley
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 pkg. (9-10 oz.) frozen peas, thawed
1.
In a 2-quart casserole, combine beef, onion,
flour, and Worcestershire; mix well. Cover with
lid. Cook at High for 6 to 8 minutes until beef is
no longer pink, stirring once.
2.
Stir in beef broth, carrots, barley, bay leaf, and
pepper. Cover with lid. Cook at Medium for 45 to
50 minutes until carrots and beef are tender,
stirring 2 to 3 times.
3.
Stir in peas. Cover with lid. Cook at Medium for
10 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes. Remove
bay leaf before serving. Makes 6 servings.
Broccoli and Cheese Casserole
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 Tbs. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. dry mustard
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup chopped red pepper
8 oz. (2 cups) cheddar cheese, shredded
1 pkg. (9-10 oz.) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
4 cups cooked spiral shaped pasta (8 oz. dry)
1.
In a 2-quart casserole, cook butter and onion at
High for 2 to 3 minutes until onion is soft, stirring
once.
2.
Add flour, salt, mustard, and pepper; mix well.
Cook at High for 60 to 90 seconds until mixture
boils. Stir in milk until smooth.
3.
Stir in red pepper. Cook at High for 2 to 3 min-
utes until mixture boils and thickens slightly,
stirring twice. Stir in cheese until melted.
4.
Add broccoli and pasta, mix well. Cover with lid.
Cook at High for 4 to 6 minutes until heated
through, stirring once. Stir before serving.
Makes 6 servings.
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