1 lb. ground beef
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 can (16 oz.) stewed tomatoes
1 lg. onion, thinly sliced & separated into rings
1 lg. green pepper, chopped
3/4 c. uncooked instant rice

1. Mix ground beef, egg, chili powder, salt and pepper. Shape into 1 1/2 to 2 inch balls. Place in 2 quart casserole. Microwave at high (100%) until meatballs are set and lose pink color, 4-7 minutes, rearranging meatballs after half the cooking time. Drain.

2. Stir in remaining ingredients; cover. Microwave at high (100%) until mixture is bubbly and onions are tender, 4-7 minutes. If using oven other than Sharp Carousel, stir after half the cooking time. Let stand until rice is tender, 2-3 minutes. Makes 4 servings.