17Cooking InstructionsRecipesBeef and Barley Stew1½ lbs. beef stew cubes, cut into ½-inchpieces½ cup chopped onion2 Tbs. all-purpose flour1 Tbs Worcestershire sauce1 can (13.75-14.5 oz.) beef broth2 medium carrots, cut into ½-inch slices (about1 cup)½ cup barley1 bay leaf¼ tsp. pepper1 pkg. (9-10 oz.) frozen peas, thawed1. In a 2-quart casserole, combine beef,onion, flour, and Worcestershire; mix well.Cover with lid. Cook at High for 6 to 8minutes until beef is no longer pink, stirringonce.2. Stir in beef broth, carrots, barley, bay leaf,and pepper. Cover with lid. Cook atMedium for 45 to 50 minutes until carrotsand beef are tender, stirring 2 to 3 times.3. Stir in peas. Cover with lid. Cook atMedium for 10 minutes. Let stand for 10minutes. Remove bay leaf before serving.Makes 6 servings.Broccoli and Cheese Casserole¼ cup butter or margarine¼ cup chopped onion1½ Tbs. flour½ tsp. salt¼ tsp. dry mustard1 / 8 tsp. pepper1½ cups milk¼ cup chopped red pepper8 oz. (2 cups) cheddar cheese, shredded1 pkg. (9-10 oz.) frozen chopped broccoli,thawed4 cups cooked spiral shaped pasta (8 oz. dry)1. In a 2-quart casserole, cook butter andonion at High for 2 to 3 minutes until onionis soft, stirring once.2. Add flour, salt, mustard, and pepper; mixwell. Cook at High for 60 to 90 secondsuntil mixture boils. Stir in milk until smooth.3. Stir in red pepper. Cook at High for 2 to 3minutes until mixture boils and thickensslightly, stirring twice. Stir in cheese untilmelted.4. Add broccoli and pasta, mix well. Coverwith lid. Cook at High for 4 to 6 minutesuntil heated through, stirring once. Stirbefore serving. Makes 6 servings.