One-Step Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. lean ground beef (95% fat-free)
1 3/4 c. (15 oz. can) pinto beans and liquid
1 3/4 c. (14 1/2 oz. can) cut up, peeled whole tomatoes with juice
2/3 c. (6 oz. can) tomato paste
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
1 crushed garlic clove
2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. cumin

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in microwave-safe 2-quart casserole. Put microwave on High for 5 minutes.
Stir to break up meat and microwave additional 20 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
Makes 5 1/2 cups.
One cup equals 4 ounces protein, 1 starch, 1/2 cup cooked vegetable.