Microwave Hamburger Stew
["1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef", "1 1/2 c. thinly sliced carrots", "1 c. thinly sliced celery", "2 c. hot water", "1 1/2 c. instant rice", "1 envelope onion soup mix", "1 bay leaf"]
["Combine beef coarsely into 3 to 5-quart casserole.", "Mix in carrots and celery.", "Cover and microwave on High for 3 1/2 to 6 1/2 minutes or until beef is set, stirring once or twice.", "Add remaining ingredients.", "Microwave, covered, 12 to 18 minutes, or until vegetables are tender, stirring once or twice.", "Remove bay leaf before serving.", "Serves 4 to 6."]
["lean ground beef", "carrots", "celery", "water", "instant rice", "onion soup", "bay leaf"]