Microwave Texas-Style Hot Chili

• 5 slices bacon
• 8 oz. Italian sausage links
• 1 1/2 lb. beef chuck roast, diced
• 1 c. chopped onion
• 1/2 c. chopped green pepper
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 dried chili pepper, crumbled
• 1 or 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
• 1 to 1 1/2 Tbsp. chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. dried oregano, crushed
• 2 c. water
• 1 (12 oz.) can tomato paste
• 1 (16 oz.) can pinto beans
• shredded American cheese

1. Place bacon on microwave roasting rack in 12 x 7 1/2 x 2-inch baking dish.
2. Cook on High for 4 1/2 to 5 minutes.
3. Crumble bacon and set aside.
4. Slice sausage.
5. Cook in 3-quart casserole on High for 5 minutes, stirring 3 times.
6. Drain off fat.
7. Add beef, onion, green pepper, garlic, chili pepper, jalapeno pepper, chili powder, salt, oregano, water and tomato paste.
8. Cook, covered, on High for 45 minutes.
9. Drain beans and add to chili.
10. Cook, covered, on High for 30 to 35 minutes.
11. Can be served with shredded American cheese.
12. Makes 8 servings.

bacon, italian sausage links, beef chuck roast, onion, green pepper, clove garlic, chili pepper, jalapeno peppers, chili powder, salt, oregano, water, tomato paste, pinto beans, american cheese

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=185627 (may not work)