Microwave Beef Stew
["2 lb. boneless beef, cut into 1 inch cubes", "2 c. water, divided", "1 (1 3/8 oz.) envelope onion soup mix", "4 medium thinly sliced carrots", "2 potatoes, in 1 inch cubes", "1 (8 oz.) can peas, drained", "1/4 c. flour"]
["In 4 quart casserole, combine beef, 1/2 cup water, soup mix, carrots, potatoes", "and", "bay", "leaf.\tCover with glass lid. Cook at High for 8\tminutes", "and", "at", "Low", "1 to 1 1/4 hours or until beef and", "vegetables", "are", "tender.", "Stir", "occasionally. Stir in peas. Blend", "flour", "and remaining water until smooth. Stir into stew. Cook at", "High 4 to 5 minutes or until stew is thickened, stir once.", "Yields 6 to 8 servings."]
["boneless beef", "water", "onion soup", "carrots", "potatoes", "peas", "flour"]