1. Peel and slice the onions, then remove the seeds from the peppers and cut them into thin strips. Place the meat, onion and oil or soy sauce in a microwaveable casserole dish and stir well. Cover and cook for 10 minutes at 750 W.
2. Add the peppers, stir, cover and continue cooking for 8-10 minutes at 500W. Reduce the power if the mixture boils too vigorously.
3. Mix the starch with the water and pour over the meat, cover and continue cooking for a further 2 minutes at 750 W.
4. Thin the cream by adding a splash of milk. Pour it into the casserole dish, stir, cover and leave to stand for a further 5-10 minutes before serving.

