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Beef Stroganoff

Ingredients:

1 ½ poundsBeef, cubed (top round)

1 cupFlour, all purpose

1 smallOnion, yellow (diced)

3 tablespoonsOlive Oil ½ cupPasta Sauce

1 can (14 ounces)Beef Broth

2 tablespoonsParsley, dried

1 cupSour Cream To tasteSalt

To tastePepper

Method of Preparation:

Coat beef cubes with flour and set aside.

In a 5 quart microwave safe casserole dish, mix the onions and oil together and microwave for 5 minutes on high (100% power level), until onions are translucent. Add beef and cook for 8 minutes on high (100% power level) stirring once.

Stir in sauce, parsley and broth. Heat for 1 hour and 5 minutes at 50% power level, stirring occasionally.

Remove from oven and stir in the sour cream. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Makes about 4 servings.

Tortellini Salad

Ingredients:

6 cupsWater

1 poundCheese tortellini, fresh

5 cupsBroccoli florets

3 tablespoonsOlive Oil

1 tablespoonRed wine vinegar

1 teaspoonItalian Seasoning, dried To tasteSalt

To tastePepper

Method of Preparation:

Place 6 cups of water in a 3 quart microwave safe casserole dish and heat for 10 minutes on high (100% power level). Add tortellini and heat for an additional 3 minutes. Remove from oven, strain then cool with cold water. Place in refrigerator until needed.

Put the broccoli in a microwave safe bowl, add 2 tablespoons of water, cover and heat for 2 minutes and 30 seconds on high (100% power level). Remove from oven and cool with cold water.

In a large bowl mix together the tortellini, broccoli, olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasonings, salt and pepper. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

Makes about 5 servings.

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