Microwave Classic Chili

Name: Microwave Classic Chili
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4-6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1-1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard; 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained; Salt and Pepper to taste

For several years I taught a microwave cooking class sponsored by a local department store. Class participants raced about this recipe the most and were amazed it takes less that 20 minutes to cook! - Joanna Johnson, Vestal, New York

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes
2 teaspoons chili powder
1-1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions

Crumble the beef into a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl. Add onion; mix well. Cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes or until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, chili powder and mustard; mix well. Cover and microwave on high for 6-1/2 minutes. Add beans and mix well. Cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes longer. Add salt and pepper.