Microwave Texas-Style Hot Chili

Name: Microwave Texas-Style Hot Chili
Ingredients: 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

15 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

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.