Microwave Recipes Cook Book

Items Required:

½ cup crushed gingersnaps (8)
1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
¼ cup finely chopped onion
¼ cup raisins
½ teaspoon salt
1 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon prepared mustard

Preparation Method:

Set aside 2 tablespoons of the crushed gingersnaps. Combine remaining gingersnaps, 2 tablespoons of the tomato sauce, onion, raisins, and salt. Add meat; mix well. Shape into four 4-inch patties. Arrange in 8×8x2-inch baking dish. Micro-cook, covered, 5 minutes, giving dish a half turn after 3 minutes. Drain off excess fat. Combine the remaining tomato sauce, reserved gingersnaps, vinegar, brown sugar, mustard, 2 tablespoons water, and dash pepper. Pour over burgers. Micro-cook, covered, till done, about 4 minutes, stirring sauce and turning dish after 2 minutes. Serves 4.

Items Required:

¼ cup milk
2 teaspoons instant minced onion
1 beaten egg
¾ cup soft bread crumbs (1 slice)
½ teaspoon salt Dash pepper
1 pound lean ground beef Kitchen Bouquet
4 hamburger or frankfurter buns

Preparation Method:

In bowl combine milk and onion; let stand 5 minutes. Add egg, bread crumbs, salt, and pepper. Add ground beef; mix well. Shape into four 3-inch patties or four 6-inch logs. Arrange meat in 8×8x2-inch baking dish. Micro-cook, covered, for 3 minutes, giving dish a half turn once. Drain off all juices. Micro-cook, covered, till meat is done, 2 to 3 minutes more, turning dish once. Brush patties with kitchen Bouquet. Serve in buns with catsup or barbecue sauce, if desired. Makes 4 servings.