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GROUND BEEF
See Sandwich Chart, page 35, for microwaving
SAVORYMEATBALLSIN BROTH
hamburgers, tacos and sloppy joes. Also see Chili
1 lb.veryleanground beef (20%fat or less)
recipe, page 36.
1/2cupfinelymincedonion
Ground beef is now frequently labeled with the
1 egg
percentage of fat it contains. Lean ground beef,
because it is dryer, often takes slightly longer to cook
1 tablespoonflour
than the fatter type. When it is cooked separately
1/4teaspoonpepper
before combining with other ingredients, we
2 teaspoonsinstantbeef bouillongranules,divided
recommend draining and rinsing to remove as much
2 cupswater
excess fat as possible.
1 bay leaf
Thickener for broth: 2 tablespoonswater mixed with
PARTY BUFFET IDEA
1
tablespoon cornstarch
With a stackof microwavable bowlsand the recipebelow,
In mixingbowl,combinebeef, onion,egg, flour,pepperand
you canset up a microwavebuffet. Everyoneassembleshis
1 teaspoongranules.Make in 16 meatballs;set aside on
or her own servingand pops it in the microwave.Nice for
piece of wax paper.In 2-qt. casserole,placewater, bay leaf
informalentertaining,
and remaining teaspoonof granules; M ICROWAVEON 'HI'
5 TO 8 MINUTES,untilhot.Add meatballsand MICROWAVE
TACO SALAD BUFFET
ON 'Hi' 10TO 15 MINUTES,stirring lightlyto redistribute
after5 minutes.Whendone,meatballswillhave nopinkin
Beefmixture:
center.With slottedspoon,removefrom brothto plate.In
11/2lb. lean groundbeef
smallcup, stir togethercornstamhand water for thickener;
1 cup choppedonion (1 large)
stir into hot broth. MICROWAVEON 'HI' 4 TO 6 MINUTES,
until smooth.Retum meatballsto broth. Serveover rice or
1 cupchoppedgreenpepper
noodles.Makes4 servings.
1/3cupcatsup
11/2
teaspoonschilipowder
HAMBURGERSPAGHETrl PIZZA
1 teaspoonground cumin
1 can (16oz.) chilibeansin sauceor gravy
11/2tbs.leangroundbeefchuck
2 largefreshtomatoes, coarselychopped (about51/2
1 pkg.(3/4 to 1 lb.) cornchips
cups)
2 cups(about1 lb.)shreddedsharpor mildcheddar
1/2cupwater
cheese
1 cup 1-inchbrokenpiecesspaghetti
6 cupsshreddediceburg lettuce(1 smallhead)
3/4cuplargechoppedonion(1 medium)
2 cupschopped tomatoes
3/4cuplargechoppedgreenpepper(1/2 medium)
1 pint(2 cups) sourcream
11/2teaspoonsdriedoregano
Make beef mixture: In2-qt. casserole,crumble beef.Add
f 1/2teaspoonsdried marjoram
onion and pepper. MICROWAVEON 'HI' 6 TO 8 MINUTES,
1 teaspoonsugar
stirring every3 minutes,until meat is evenly browned.Drain
1/2teaspoonsalt
well. Add catsup,chili powder, cuminand undrainedbeans.
1/2teaspoonground black pepper
If mixtureseemsdry (dependingon beans)add up to 1/4cup
water.Coverand MICROWAVEON 'HI' 5 TO 6 MORE
2 cups(8 oz.)grated mozzarellacheese
MINUTES,stirdngafter3 minutes.Cool and chill. Remove
In 3-qt.casseroleplace hamburger,MICROWAVEON 'HI'
fromrefrigerator a ndstir weltjust beforeserving.
10TO 14MINUTES,stirringevery3 minutes,untilno pink
To assembleeach salad: In largeflat microwaveablebowl
remainsin meat. Drain in colander and rinsewith waterto
or dmmedplate,place layerof corn chips.Top with
removeexcessfat. Add tomatoes, water,spaghetti,onion,
generousportion of beef mixture,then cheese.Microwave
green pepper,oregano, marjoram,sugar, salt and pepper.
on 'HI' about2-3 minutes, untilbeef is hot and cheese is
Cover andMICROWAVEON 'Hi' 17TO 22 MINUTES,
partiallymelted.Removefrom microwaveand top with
stirringafter 9 minutes,until spaghettiis tender.Uncover,
lettuce,choppedtomatoesand sour cream. Makesabout 6-
sprinkletop with cheeseand continueto MICROWAVEON
'HI' FOR 1 TO 2 MINUTES, untilcheese is melted. Makes
8 servings,
about4 to6 servings.
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