1 lb. ground beef
1 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 tsp. salt
1 can (16 oz.) whole tomatoes, drained
1 can (16 oz.) red kidney beans, undrained
1/4 c. seeded, chopped green chili peppers
2 tbsp. tomato paste
1 tbsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. Tabasco pepper sauce

Crumble ground beef into a 2 quart glass or microwave-proof casserole. Add onion, green pepper, garlic and salt; mix well. Cover. Cook about 8 minutes, stirring several times. Stir in tomatoes, beans, chilies, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin and Tabasco sauce. Cover. Cook 8-10 minutes, stirring twice during cooking. Let stand, covered, 3 minutes before serving. If desired, serve with additional Tabasco sauce.