Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/2  pounds        lean ground beef
   2      medium        onions -- coarsely chopped
   1      can           whole tomatoes -- including liquid
   1      can           tomato sauce -- (8 oz)
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
     1/4  teaspoon      pepper
     1/2  teaspoon      chili powder
   1      tablespoon    snipped parsley
     1/2  teaspoon      italian seasoning
   2      medium        potatoes -- peeled -- diced
                         -- into 1" cubes
   2      medium        carrots -- peeled & sliced --
                         -- 1/4 inch thick

Preparation:

Place ground beef in a 3 quart casserole. Microwave at high (100%) 6 to 8 minutes, stirring to break up beef after half the cooking time. Add onions, tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, chili powder, parsley and Italian Seasoning, potatoes and carrots. Cover. Microwave at medium high (70%) until potatoes and carrots are tender, 30 minutes, stirring after half the cooking time. Makes 6 servings.