Beef Madeira

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients:

1.5 pound (750 g) blade or round steak, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose (plain) flour
1 large onion, sliced
2 carrots, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 cup beef stock
1/2 cup Madeira or sherry
1/2 teaspoon paprika
11 ounces (350 g) French beans, washed and sliced
1 green pepper (capsicum), sliced

Microwave Method:

1. In a 2-3 quart (litre) casserole dish combine meat and flour; mix well.
2. Add onions and carrots.
3. In a jug, combine garlic, beef stock, Madeira or sherry, and paprika, stir well. Pour over beef.
4. Cook covered for 15-20 minutes on MEDIUM.
5. Add beans and capsicum. Cook a further 20-25 minutes on MEDIUM.

Convection Microwave Method:

1. In a 2-3 quart (litre) casserole dish combine meat and flour; mix well.
2. Add onions and carrots.
3. In a jug, combine garlic, beef stock, Madeira or sherry, and paprika, stir well. Pour over beef.
4. Cook for 1 hour on SLOW COOK.
5. Add beans and pepper. Cook for a further 1 hour on SLOW COOK or until beans are tender.