Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
1         package       microwave easy family favorites-
1                       hearty beef stew
1 1/2     pounds        boneless chuck -- to 1 3/4lb,cut into thin strips
1         medium        red or green pepper -- trimmed seeded cut into thick strips
2         cups          sliced mushrooms -- fresh or canned and drained
3         tablespoons   dark brown sugar
2         tablespoons   soy sauce
1         teaspoon      hot pepper sauce

Preparation:

Prepare Hearty beef stew mix according to package directions, EXCEPT decrease water to 2 1/4 cups, substitute boneless chuck for stew meat and add remaining ingredients to cooking bag. Continue preparation according to package direction. Serve over hot, cooked rice; garnish with sliced green onions.