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

Mix ground beef, egg, chili powder, salt and pepper. Shape into 1 1/2 to 2 inch balls. Place in 2 quart casserole dish. Microwave on HIGH until meatballs are set and lose the pink color (approximately 4-7 minutes), rearrange them after half the cooking time. Drain.

Stir in remaining ingredients; cover. Microwave on HIGH until mixture is bubbly and onions are tender (about 4-7 minutes). If using oven other than carousel, stir after half the cooking time. Let stand until rice is tender, 2-3 minutes.