Shredded cheddar cheese -(optional) In 4 litre saucepan or Dutch oven, brown ground beef with onion; drain. Add remaining ingredients except cheese. Simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until flavors are blended. Top with cheese, if desired. TEN 1 CUP SERVINGS MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: In 3 litre microwaveable bowl, combine ground beef and onion. Microwave at HIGH 4 to 6 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, stirring once; drain. Add remaining ingredients except cheese. Microwave at HIGH 25 to 30 minutes or until flavors are blended, stirring after 15 minutes. Top with cheese, if desired. NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS per serving: calories 208 carbohydrates 20 g protein 14 g fat 8 g calcium 57 mg sodium 670 mg cholesterol 30 mg dietary fiber 6 g