*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          Tuna Chili Texas-Style

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chili                            Microwave

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      c             Red or green bell pepper --
                        - diced
     1/2  c             Onion -- chopped
     1/2  c             Celery -- chopped
   1      cl            Garlic -- minced
   2      tb            Water
  28      oz            Can whole tomatoes with juice --
                        - cut up
   8      oz            Can kidney beans -- drained
   6 1/2  oz            Can tuna -- drained and flaked
   2      tb            Red wine vinegar
   1      tb            Chili powder -- up to 2 tb
   1      ts            Dried basil -- crushed
   1      ts            Dried oregano -- crushed
     1/2  ts            Ground cumin
                        Hot pepper sauce -- to taste

Preparation time: 10 minutes

In a 3 qt microwavable bowl or casserole, combine bell pepper, onion,
celery, garlic, and water.

Cover with waxed paper; microwave on High power for 4 to 5 minutes or
until vegetables are nearly tender.

Stir in remaining ingredients except hot pepper sauce.

Cover; microwave on High power for 15 to 17 minutes, to allow flavors
to blend, stirring every 3 minutes.

Season to taste with hot pepper sauce.

Yield: 4 Servings


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