*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                               Skinny Chili

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chili

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2  pound         Red bell pepper, stemmed
                        Seeded and deribbed
     1/2  pound         Yellow onions -- peeled and
                        Cut into 2 inch chunks
   2                    Cloves of garlic -- smashed
                        And peeled
   2      cups          Canned Italian tomatoes with Liquid
   1      pound         Lean ground beef
   2      teaspoons     Ground cumin
   2      teaspoons     Oregano
   1      tablespoon    Chili powder
     1/4  teaspoon      Hot red pepper sauce
     1/2  teaspoon      Kosher salt (optional)
   2      teaspoons     Cider vinegar
                        Freshly ground black pepper
                        To taste

1.Finely chop pepper, onion, and garlic in a food processor.  Scrape into a 13x10x2" oval dish
 and stir in tomatoes, breaking up any whole tomatoes.  Cover tightly with microwave plastic
 wrap.  
Cook at 100% for 9 minutes (in a 650-700 watt oven).
Prick plastic to release steam.

2.Remove from microwave.  Uncover carefully and stir in beef and remaining ingredients except
 vinegar and black pepper.  Cover tightly with microwave plastic wrap.  
Cook at 100% for 5 minutes.  Prick plastic.

3.Remove from oven and uncover.  Stir in vinegar and pepper to taste.
Stir well, breaking up any large chunks of beef.
Serve over baked potatoes or rice.

(1/2 CUP SERVING): calories 186, fat 12g, sodium 244, protein 11g, carbo 7g, cholesterol 43mg

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