Quick Beef Stew

2 tb Vegetable oil

1 md Onion, finely chopped

1 Bay leaf

8 oz Can sliced carrots, drained

16 oz Can tiny white potatoes, drained

1/2 ts Salt

1/8 ts Pepper

1/4 ts Celery salt

2 c Beef gravy (recipe)

2 c To 3 c cubed cooked beef

8 oz Can green peas, drained

In a deep, 2-quart, heat-resistant, non-metallic casserole, heat oil in Microwave Oven 2 minutes. Add onion and heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 3 minutes or until tender. Stir occasionally. Add bay leaf, carrots, potatoes, salt, pepper, celery salt, beef gravy and beef; stir to combine. Heat, covered, in Microwave Oven 6 to 7 minutes or until almost heated. Taste and correct seasoning, if necessary, with additional salt and pepper. Remove bay leaf and discard. Add peas and heat, covered, in Microwave Oven 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through.