Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     2/3  pound         top sirloin -- cubed into 1/4 inch
   1      piece         after fat and tissue has been
                        removed
     2/3  pound         top sirloin -- coarsely ground
   1      large         onion -- chopped
   1                    green pepper -- chopped
   1      clove         garlic -- minced
   3      tablespoons   parsley
   2      tablespoons   butter
   2      tablespoons   chili powder
     1/2  teaspoon      black pepper
     1/2  teaspoon      cumin
   1      teaspoon      salt
   1      can           tomatoes -- (16 ounce) chopped
                        into 1 inch pieces
   4      dashes        tabasco sauce

Preparation:

1. Place butter in a 4 quart casserole. 2. Microwave at high (100%) until melted, 30 to 45 seconds. 3. Add cubed sirloin. Pierce meat deeply with a fork Microwave at medium high (70%) 5 minutes. 4. Pour off 3 tablespoons of liquid. 5. Place ground sirloin in a 2 quart casserole. 6. Microwave at high (100%) 3 minutes, stirring once to break up meat. 7. Drain off liquid. Add to cubed sirloin. 8. Place onion, green pepper, garlic, parsley and butter in a 2 quart casserole. 9. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave at high (100%) 5 minutes, stirring once. 10. Add to meat mixture. 11. Stir in chili powder, pepper, cumin, and salt Add tomatoes and Tabasco. 12. Cover with plastic wrap. 13. Microwave at high (100%) 5 minutes. Stir. Cover. 14. Microwave at medium high (70%) 10 minutes. Makes 4 servings.