Whirlpool MS1600XW Use & Care Manual page 28

MICROWAVING TIME TABLE
MEAT COOKING TABLE
Meat
BEEF
Corned beef
(2-3 Ibs.)
Cook
Cooking
Power
Time
HIGH power
15 minutes
then
DEFROST
30-35 minutes
per pound
Cubes for stew
(1 Ibs.,
l-inch cubes)
HIGH power 10 minutes
DEFROST 25-30 minutes
per pound
Ground beef
(1 lb.)
HIGH power
51/2-6%
minute
Hamburgers,
HIGH power
Fresh or
defrosted frozen
(4 oz, each)
1 patty
l-11/2 minutes
2 patties
3-4 minutes
4 patties
4%-5 minutes
Pot roast HIGH power
10 minutes
(3-4 Ibs.)
then
DEFROST 25-30 minutes
per pound
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Special Instructions
Place corned beef in 2-quart microwavable
casserole. Pour 1 cup water and desired
seasonings over corned beef. Cook covered.
Turn over beef during cooking. Shield
thinner ends with foil. Cook until fork-tender.
Let stand covered 15 minutes. Thinly slice
beef diagonally across grain.
Place cubes in 2-quart microwavable
casserole. Pour 1 cup water or broth over
cubes. Cook covered. Stir cubes halfway
through cooking. Cook until fork-tender.
Let stand covered 10 minutes.
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Crumble beef and place in microwavable
sieve or colander. Place sieve in bowl to
collect drippings. Cover with waxed paper.
Stir after 3 minutes to break meat apart.
After cooking let stand covered 2 minutes.
If meat is still pink, cover and cook 1 more
minute.
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1.
Form patties with depression in center of
each. Place on microwavable roast rack.
Brush with browning agent, if desired. Cover
with waxed paper. Turn over halfway through
cooking. Let stand covered 1 minute.
Pierce roast deeply on both sides in several
places. Place roast in large cooking bag;
place in microwavable dish. Add desired
seasonings and 1 cup liquid over roast.
Close bag loosely with microwavable closure
or string. Carefully turn over meat after 35
minutes. Continue cooking until fork-tender.
Let stand covered 10 minutes.
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