Microwave Recipes for One by Annette Yates

Chilli con Carne Total cooking time: about 15 mins. This dish is speedy to make - even for one. Use a can of kidney beans. Adjust the quantity of chilli powder to suit your taste. Ingredients 1 small onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 1/2 red or green pepper, chopped 100g (4 oz) lean minced beef 125g can of red kidney beans, drained pinch of ground cumin 1.25-5ml (1/4-1 tsp) chilli powder, to taste 15ml (1 tbsp) tomato purée 15ml (1 tbsp) red wine or water salt and ground black pepper Method 1. Cook the onion, garlic and red or green pepper in a covered container on HIGH for 2 minutes. 2. Stir in the remaining ingredients, cover and cook on HIGH for 3 minutes. Stir well. 3. Cover and cook on MEDIUM/50% for about 10 minutes, stirring once during cooking. 4. Allow the dish to stand covered for 5 minutes before stirring and serving with fresh crusty bread. ©Elliot Right Way Books MCMLXXXVII