Savory hamburger soup

2 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1eachLge. Carrot, Thinly Sliced
2tablespoonsChopped Onion
1tablespoonWater
½poundsLean Ground Beef
1cupTomato Sauce
½cupWater
2tablespoonsDry Red Wine
½teaspoonSugar
¼teaspoonSalt
1xDash Garlic Powder
1xDash Pepper
2tablespoonsShredded Cheddar Cheese

Directions

In a 1-quart casserole micro-cook 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, ½ 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.