Microwave Chili
["1 lb. lean ground beef", "1 c. chopped onion", "2 cloves garlic, minced", "1/4 c. chopped green pepper", "2 Tbsp. margarine", "2 cans (13 3/4 oz.) red kidney beans, undrained", "3 Tbsp. chili powder or to taste (2 to 4 Tbsp.)", "1 tsp. salt"]
["Place ground meat in 3-quart casserole.", "Cook by microwave on High 5 to 7 minutes.", "Stir after 3 minutes of cooking.", "Remove meat from microwave and set aside.", "In small casserole or 2-cup glass measure, combine onion, garlic and green pepper with 2 tablespoons margarine.", "Cover and microwave on High 3 to 4 minutes.", "Add cooked veggies to heat.", "Stir in undrained kidney beans, chili powder and salt.", "Cover container.", "Place in microwave on High 8 to 10 minutes.", "Reduce power to Medium and continue cooking 10 to 12 minutes.", "Serves 12."]
["lean ground beef", "onion", "garlic", "green pepper", "margarine", "red kidney beans", "chili powder", "salt"]