Microwave Beef and Tomato Casserole

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1. 1

   Place the sliced beef in a single layer in a large, deep microwave-safe dish.

   Ongeveer 1 min

   Tip van de kok: Spreading the beef out helps it cook more evenly.

2. 2

   Cover the dish and microwave on high power for 5 minutes, or until the beef is cooked through and no longer red.

   Ongeveer 5 min

3. 3

   Carefully remove the dish from the microwave and drain off any excess liquid.

   Ongeveer 1 min

   Tip van de kok: Use oven mitts as the dish will be very hot.

4. 4

   To the cooked beef, add the crushed garlic, granulated sugar, light soy sauce, and grated ginger. Stir to combine.

   Ongeveer 1 min

5. 5

   Add the sliced celery, onion, green bell pepper, and tomato wedges to the dish, and mix everything together gently.

   Ongeveer 1 min

6. 6

   Cover the dish again and microwave on high power for 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

   Ongeveer 5 min

7. 7

   In a separate small bowl, whisk the cornstarch and water together until a smooth paste forms.

   Ongeveer 1 min

   Tip van de kok: Making the slurry in a separate bowl prevents lumps in your sauce.

8. 8

   Pour the cornstarch slurry into the casserole and stir thoroughly to combine with the hot liquid.

   Ongeveer 1 min

9. 9

   Microwave, uncovered, on high power for 2 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the sauce has thickened and turned glossy.

   Ongeveer 2 min

10. 10

    Serve immediately, for example over steamed rice or noodles.