Microwaves are great for steaming, as long as you don't overcook.
There are microwave steamers and baskets for rice and veggies, or you can use some casserole dishes (I use Corningware and other glass stuff that's for oven use, just check the bottom to be sure yours are microwave safe). You can cook or heat up canned, fresh or frozen beans.
Surely there are recipes for chicken and beef dishes, most likely stews, that can be done in these same dishes.
Just saw the link gg referred to above and it's got a ton of stuff! Here's
another.