Chernobyl-Chili

      Yield: 8 Servings

      4 lb beef,ground

      3 lg onions,diced

    1/2 c  green pepper,diced

      6    garlic cloves,pressed

      2 lb tomatoes,crushed (use

           -standard can,ned tomatoes)

      1 lb tomatoes,whole, cut up

           -(canned or,fresh)

      6 oz tomato paste

  2 1/2 lb kidney beans (light red)

           -not drain,ed (3 standard-s

      2 T  brown sugar

      3 T  sugar,white

      4 T  chili powder

      2 t  msg (monosodium glutamate)

      2 t  red pepper (cayenne)

           -crushed

      1 t  black pepper,ground

      1 t  salt

      3 T  bacon grease

      1    water (or beer),as needed

      1    garlic powder,as needed

In a large microwave container, brown meat, onions, green pepper and

garlic for 15 minutes on full power. Drain off and reserve a cup or

two of liquid. Break up any remaining large chunks of meat.

Add remaining ingredients except tomato paste and cook on full power

for 30 minutes covered.  Stir and taste. Cook for 1 hour at 70

percent power, uncovered.  Stir and taste at half hour intervals. Add

water as necessary.

Add tomato paste and reserved meat liquid.  Cook 30 minutes at 60

percent power, uncovered.  Stir and taste. The chili is done and can

be served directly or decanted into a crock pot to simmer.

Serve with shredded cheddar cheese, tabasco sauce, diced onions, hot

chili oil, red pepper flakes and hot dogs with rolls. Your guests can