Quick Microwave Beef Stew

Serves 4

• 1 kg of beef (lean), cut into 3 cm cubes
• 1 clove of garlic, chopped
• 2 strips bacon, cut into smaller pieces
• 250 ml (1c) cabernet sauvignon, or any red wine
• 250 ml (1c) beef extract
• 15 ml (1 tbsp.) tomato paste
• 1 bay leaf, a sprig parsley and a sprig thyme
• 1 pack (500 g) prepared and sliced ​​butternut
• 1 carrot, cut into rings
• A hand full of chopped parsley and oregano
• Grated peel of 1 lemon

1 Put all the ingredients, except vegetables and chopped herbs, in a large microwave-resistant bowl.

2 Cook for 5 min at 100% or high and stir well.

3 Cook for another 25 min at 60% or medium and stir every 5 min.

4 Add the vegetables the last 10 min.

5 When the stew is cooked, stir in the chopped herbs and lemon peel. Serve with rice or mashed potatoes.