Microwave Cooking Recipes
Five couldn't-be-easier main courses, plus one anytime meal the whole family will love.
By Lynn Andriani
Original Content | May 01, 2012 
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This beloved comfort food can take more than an hour to bake in the oven, but the microwave does the job in just 15 minutes. Here's the basic recipe: With wet hands, gently mix 1 pound of lean ground beef, 1/2 cup bread crumbs, 1 egg, 1/4 cup milk, and 2 tablespoons each of onion soup mix, ketchup and soy sauce in a bowl. Transfer to a microwave-safe bowl and pat into a round loaf. Brush with a bit more ketchup and cover with waxed paper; then cook for 15 minutes, turning halfway through. Test with a meat thermometer; it should register 160°. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. You can tweak this recipe to incorporate whatever seasonings you'd like, such as Worcestershire sauce, minced onion and/or garlic, dried mustard, dried thyme or paprika. |
