Microwave Chili
["1 lb. ground beef", "1 medium onion, chopped", "1/2 c. chopped green pepper", "1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste", "1 (16 oz.) can whole tomatoes", "1 (15 1/2 oz.) can kidney beans, undrained (use more if you like)", "1/2 c. water", "1 tsp. salt", "1/4 tsp. garlic powder", "2 to 3 tsp. chili powder (more if you like it red hot)"]
["Crumble ground beef in a 2-quart glass casserole.", "Stir in onion and green pepper.", "Cover.", "Microwave 6 to 8 minutes on High or until beef is browned.", "Drain and stir in remaining ingredients.", "Re-cover and microwave 20 to 25 minutes on medium or until hot. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.", "Yields 5 to 7 servings."]
["ground beef", "onion", "green pepper", "tomato paste", "tomatoes", "kidney beans", "water", "salt", "garlic powder", "chili powder"]