Savory Hamburger Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large carrot, Thinly Sliced
2 tablespoons onions, Chopped
1 tablespoon water
1/2 lb lean ground beef
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons dry red wine
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 dash garlic powder
1 dash pepper
2 tablespoons cheddar cheese, Shredded

Preparation

In a 1-quart casserole microwave sliced carrot and chopped onion, ahnd 1 T water, covered, on 100% power for 2 minutes.
Stir the ground beef into the partially cooked vegetables.
Micro-cook, uncovered, on 100% power for 3 minutes, stirring once to break up the meat.
Drain off the fat.
Stir in tomato sauce, 1/2 cup water, dry red wine, sugar, salt, garlic powder and pepper.
Micro-cook, uncovered, on 100% power for 4 to 5 minutes more or until mixture is heated through and vegetables are tender.
Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and serve.