1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. finely chopped onion
1/2 c. finely chopped celery
1/2 c. finely chopped green pepper
1 c. tomato sauce
1 tbsp. packed dark brown sugar
Pinch ground thyme
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
4 hamburger rolls, split

1. Crumble beef into a 2-quart glass casserole. Combine beef with onion, celery and green pepper. Cover. Microwave at time cook (power level 10) for 7 to 8 minutes, or until beef is browned, stirring 3 times. Drain.

2. Add all remaining ingredients. Cover. Set microwave oven at Time Cook (power level 10) for 3 1/2 minutes and then Time Cook (power level 5) for 14 minutes. Stir twice during cooking. Let stand, covered, 3 minutes before serving on hamburger rolls.

Makes 4 servings.