1 lb. ground beef
2/3 c. chopped onion
1 sm. bell pepper, chopped
1 tsp. minced garlic
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp. salt
Dash of hot pepper sauce
8 hamburger buns

Crumble beef into a 2 quart microwave casserole. Scatter onion, bell pepper, and garlic on top. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Microwave on high 5 to 7 minutes until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are crisp and tender; drain. Stir in tomato sauce, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and hot pepper sauce. Microwave, uncovered, on high 6 to 8 minutes, stirring twice until sauce is slightly thickened. Spoon beef mixture on bun. Garnish with tomatoes, lettuce, and cheese if desired.