Texas hot hash

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsLean ground beef
1largeOnion, thinly sliced
1largeGreen pepper, finely chopped
1Clove garlic, peeled and crushed
16ouncesCan stewed tomatoes
¾cupInstant rice
teaspoonChili powder
teaspoonSalt
teaspoonPepper
8ouncesCan tomato sauce
¼cupSharp Cheddar cheese, grated (optional)

Directions

1. In a deep, 2-quart, heat-resistant, non-metallic casserole crumble the ground beef. Add the onion, green pepper and crushed garlic.

2. Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 6 minutes or until meat is browned. Stir occasionally to break up the meat.

3. Add the remaining ingredients except the Cheddar cheese.. Mix throughly to combine.

4. Heat, covered, in the Microwave Oven 7 minutes.

5. lf desired, sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the top of the meat mixture. 6. Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 1½ minutes or until cheese melts.