Microwave Texas-Style Hot Chili - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

Place bacon on microwave roasting rack in 12 x 7 1/2 x 2-inch baking dish.
Cook on High for 4 1/2 to 5 minutes.
Crumble bacon and set aside.
Slice sausage.
Cook in 3-quart casserole on High for 5 minutes, stirring 3 times.
Drain off fat.
Add beef, onion, green pepper, garlic, chili pepper, jalapeno pepper, chili powder, salt, oregano, water and tomato paste.
Cook, covered, on High for 45 minutes.
Drain beans and add to chili.
Cook, covered, on High for 30 to 35 minutes.
Can be served with shredded American cheese.
Makes 8 servings.