Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['dairy_free'], recipe: melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. add garlic and pepper. add beef in batches and brown thoroughly. put beef into a soup pot with wine, beef base, consomme, onion, celery, parsley, basil, bay leaves and garlic salt. bring to a boil, lower heat, cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes, until meat is tender. add carrots and potatoes; simmer until tender. add mushrooms and cook a few minutes longer until mushrooms are cooked through. adjust seasonings, to taste. to thicken, mix cornstarch with enough water to form a smooth, slightly thick mixture; stir into stew, remove from heat and serve.

Target recipe: in a 20-oz casserole, microwave bacon, loosely covered, on 100% power for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or till done. drain bacon, reserving drippings in casserole. crumble bacon and set aside. stir flour, bouillon granules, and basil into drippings. add beef, undrained tomatoes, and wine; mix well. micro-cook, covered, on 100% power for 1 minute, stirring once. micro-cook, covered, on 50% power for 10 minutes, stirring once. stir in onions and mushrooms. micro-cook, covered, on 50% power for 10 to 12 minutes or til meat is tender, stirring twice. sprinkle crumbled bacon atop and serve.