Find Recipes Instantly! (Type the Recipe name or any Ingredient) Microwave Chili Ingredients 1 lb ground beef 1 C onion (1 medium), chopped 3/4 C green pepper, chopped 1 12 oz. can tomatoes 1 12 oz. can kidney beans 1 t salt 1 1/2 T chili powder 1/2 t oregano 1/4 t basil 1 garlic cloveic, crushed Directions Combine meat, onion and green pepper. Cook, covered, 5 min at full power, stirring twice. Drain. Add remaining ingredients. Cook, covered, 10 minutes, stirring twice. Let stand, covered, 5 min. Serve (Serves 6) Shepherd's Pie Ingredients 2 C cubed potatoes 3/4 C milk 1 lb lean ground beef or lamb 1 egg, lightly beaten, or 1/4 cup egg substitute 1/2 C dry breadcrumbs 2 T onion finely cghoped 1/8 t black pepper 1/8 t nutmeg 1/2 C choped broccoli 1/2 C sliced carrots 1/2 C chopped cauliflower 1/4 C Chopped onions 2 T chopped scallions 2 T tomnato sauce 1/2 C shredded cheddar or colby sheese Directions Place the potatoes in a 2-quart saucepan with cold water to cover. bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 10-12 minutes. Drain. Add 1/4 cup of the milk and mash well. Set aside. In a large bowl mix the beef or lamg, egg, breadcrfubs, 2 tablespoons onions, pepper, nutmeg, and remaining 1/2 cup milk until well blended. Press the mixture over the bottom and up the sides of a 9" pie plate. Cover loosely with wax paper. Microwave on high for 5-7 minutes, or until the meat is no longer pink. Carefully drain off any accumulated fat. In a deep 1-quart casserole, combine the broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, 1/4 chopped onions, scallions, and tomato sauce. Cover with a lid. Microwave on high for 4-5 minutes, or until crisp-tender. To assemble the pie, spread the mashed potatoes over the meat. Top with the vegetables and sprinkle with the cheese. Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the pie is hot throughout. Cut into wedges and serve. Makes 6 servings.