Microwave Chili

• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium green pepper, diced
• 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
• 1 (16 oz.) can chili style or cut up whole tomatoes
• 1 (15 1/2 oz.) can red kidney beans (undrained)
• 1 can black beans, drained
• 1/4 c. water
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 2 to 3 tsp. chili powder
• diced jalapeno peppers (to taste)

1. Crumble ground beef in two-quart casserole.
2. Add the onion and green pepper.
3. Cover with glass lid.
4. Microwave on High for 5 minutes; stir and microwave on High for another 4 minutes or until meat is browned.
5. Drain and stir in the remaining ingredients. Re-cover casserole dish.
6. Microwave on Medium-high for 22 minutes. Let stand covered for 5 minutes.
7. Before serving, sprinkle with shredded Cheddar cheese.

lean ground beef, onion, green pepper, tomato paste, chili style, red kidney beans, black beans, water, salt, garlic powder, chili powder, jalapeno peppers

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1071522 (may not work)