Skinny Chili

1/2 lb Red bell pepper, stemmed,

Seeded and deribbed 1/2 lb Yellow onions, peeled and

Cut into 2 inch chunks 2 Cloves of garlic, smashed

And peeled 2 c Canned Italian tomatoes with

Liquid 1 lb Lean ground beef

2 ts Ground cumin

2 ts Oregano

1 tb Chili powder

1/4 ts Hot red pepper sauce

1/2 ts Kosher salt (optional)

2 ts 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. NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS (PER 1/2 CUP SERVING): calories 186, fat 12g,

sodium 244, protein 11g, carbo 7g, cholesterol 43mg