2    Slices Bacon
1/2 ts Instant Beef Bouillon
1/2 lb Stew Meat, 1/2-inch Cubes
1/4 c  Dry Red Wine
8    Small Whole Fresh Mushrooms
4 ts Unbleached Flour
1/4 ts Dried Basil, Crushed
7 1/2 oz Canned Tomatoes, Cut Up
1/2 c  Frozen Pearl Onions

In a 1-quart casserole micro-cook bacon, loosely covered, on 100% power
for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes or until done. Drain bacon, reserving drippings in
casserole. Crumble bacon and set aside. Stir flour, bouillon granules,
and basil into drippings. Add beef, UNDRAINED tomatoes, and wine; mix
well. Micro-cook, covered, on 100% power for 2 minutes. Micro-cook,
covered, on 50% power for 15 minutes, stirring twice. Stir in onions and
mushrooms. Micro-cook, covered, on 50% power for 12 to 18 minutes or til
meat and vegetables are tender, stirring twice. Sprinkle crumbled bacon
atop and serve.