Microwave Beef and Tomato Casserole

Pregătirea ingredientelor

Ingrediente

Mod de preparare

Pas cu pas

1. 1

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

   Aproximativ 1 min.

   Nota bucătarului: 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.

   Aproximativ 5 min.

3. 3

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

   Aproximativ 1 min.

   Nota bucătarului: 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.

   Aproximativ 1 min.

5. 5

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

   Aproximativ 1 min.

6. 6

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

   Aproximativ 5 min.

7. 7

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

   Aproximativ 1 min.

   Nota bucătarului: 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.

   Aproximativ 1 min.

9. 9

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

   Aproximativ 2 min.

10. 10

    Serve immediately, for example over steamed rice or noodles.