Chuck Wagon Stew
["1 1/2 lb. lean beef stew meat, cut in 1-inch cubes", "1 Tbsp. brown Bouquet sauce", "1 c. beef broth", "1 1/2 tsp. salt", "1/8 tsp. pepper", "1 tsp. chili powder", "1/4 tsp. ground thyme", "1 bay leaf, crushed", "4 small potatoes", "3 small carrots", "4 small whole onions", "3 stalks celery, cut in 2-inch pieces", "1 c. frozen peas"]
["Combine the first 8 ingredients in a 3-quart casserole; stir well.", "Cover with plastic wrap.", "Microwave at Medium-low 60 to 70 minutes, or until meat is tender.", "Peel and quarter potatoes. Peel carrots and cut in 2-inch pieces.", "Peel onions and leave whole.", "Add, with celery, to meat and stir, to coat with meat juices.", "Cover; microwave at High 25 to 30 minutes.", "Add peas. Cover; microwave at High 6 to 8 minutes.", "Let stand, covered, 10 minutes before serving.", "Makes 6 to 8 servings."]
["lean beef stew meat", "brown Bouquet sauce", "beef broth", "salt", "pepper", "chili powder", "ground thyme", "bay leaf", "potatoes", "carrots", "onions", "stalks celery", "frozen peas"]