Cooking Instructions

Recipes

Beef and Barley Stew

1½ lbs. beef stew cubes, cut into ½-inch pieces

½cup chopped onion 2 Tbs. all-purpose flour

1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce

1 can (13.75-14.5 oz.) beef broth

2 medium carrots, cut into ½-inch slices (about 1 cup)

½cup barley

1 bay leaf

¼ tsp. pepper

1 pkg. (9-10 oz.) frozen peas, thawed

1.In a 2-quart casserole, combine beef, onion, flour, and Worcestershire; mix well. Cover with lid. Cook at High for 6 to 8 minutes until beef is no longer pink, stirring once.

2.Stir in beef broth, carrots, barley, bay leaf, and pepper. Cover with lid. Cook at Medium for 45 to 50 minutes until carrots and beef are tender, stirring 2 to 3 times.

3.Stir in peas. Cover with lid. Cook at Medium for 10 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Makes 6 servings.

Broccoli and Cheese Casserole

¼cup butter or margarine

¼cup chopped onion 1½ Tbs. flour

½ tsp. salt

¼tsp. dry mustard

1/8 tsp. pepper

1½ cups milk

¼ cup chopped red pepper

8 oz. (2 cups) cheddar cheese, shredded

1 pkg. (9-10 oz.) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed

4 cups cooked spiral shaped pasta (8 oz. dry)

1.In a 2-quart casserole, cook butter and onion at High for 2 to 3 minutes until onion is soft, stirring once.

2.Add flour, salt, mustard, and pepper; mix well. Cook at High for 60 to 90 seconds until mixture boils. Stir in milk until smooth.

3.Stir in red pepper. Cook at High for 2 to 3 minutes until mixture boils and thickens slightly, stirring twice. Stir in cheese until melted.

4.Add broccoli and pasta, mix well. Cover with lid. Cook at High for 4 to 6 minutes until heated through, stirring once. Stir before serving.

Makes 6 servings.

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Amana AMC4080AAQ, AMC4080AAW, W10177943 Recipes, Beef and Barley Stew, Broccoli and Cheese Casserole, Makes 6 servings

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