2 to 3 c. cubed beef, pork or lamb
4 med. carrots, peeled and sliced
3 med. potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 med. onion, quartered
1 c. water
1 pkg. (3/4 oz.) mushroom gravy mix
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. freshly ground pepper
1 c. fresh or frozen peas
Minced fresh parsley

Combine all ingredients, except peas and parsley in 3 quart microproof casserole. Cover. Use COOK cycle and cook 37 to 40 minutes, or until vegetables are tender, stirring every 10 minutes. Stir in peas. Cover. use DEFROST cycle and cook 5 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. 5 to 6 servings. Total cooking time: 42 to 45 minutes.

The following mixtures can be substituted for the mushroom gravy mix: 1 1/2 cups leftover gravy mixed with 1/4 cup water, or 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup mixed with 3/4 cup water.