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Microwave Classic Chili

By: Joanna Johnson 
"For several years I taught a microwave cooking class sponsored by a local department store. Class participants raced about this recipe the most and were amazed it takes less that 20 minutes to cook! - Joanna Johnson, Vestal, New York"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (7)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard
  • 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Crumble the beef into a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl. Add onion; mix well. Cover and microwave on high for 5 minutes or until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, chili powder and mustard; mix well. Cover and microwave on high for 10 minutes. Add beans and mix well. Cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes longer. Add salt and pepper.

Footnotes

  • Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 700-watt microwave.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2010 by nikki   view full review
My husband and I were pretty impressed with this recipe. I had everything to make it on hand,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2006 by jim d   view full review
Great and easy recipe. Try cooking the burger and onion in a microwave safe colander.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2010 by Sonadorra   view full review
Very good chili recipe! Love that it is fast and easy. The only thing that I changed was to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2009 by SPORTSMOM33   view full review
Tasty recipe. Seasoning was just right.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2011 by ericksonpad   view full review
It's good, but not 5 star like everyone else stated! If you like tomatoes and meat this is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2011 by tat2feri   view full review
Came out way better than I thought it was going to. Had to add a bit more chili powder and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2012 by firemommy   view full review
My whole family loves this one but I do make a few changes! I only use one can of tomatoes-...

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