Yes, you can make an elegant meal in the microwave as this recipe shows.

Microwave Bourguignonne

2 pounds chuck steak, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 (14.50-ounce) can whole tomatoes
1/2 cup red wine
1 package dry onion soup mix
1 bay leaf
1 1/3 cups sliced carrots
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
8 ounces dried egg noodles

1. Toss steak with flour to coat; set aside.
2. In a microwave-safe dish, combine whole tomatoes, bay leaf, soup mix and red wine. Microwave on HIGH for 7 minutes.
3. Add steak and carrots. Heat, covered, on LOW for 1 hour. Add mushrooms and heat, covered, on LOW for an additional 30 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions; drain, cover and keep warm.
5. Remove bay leaf; serve over cooked noodles.

Makes 8 servings.