Mediterranean meatballs
4 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | pounds | Ground beef, crumbled |
| 3 | tablespoons | Unseasoned dry bread crumbs |
| 1 | large | Egg |
| 1 | teaspoon | Dried parsley flakes |
| 2 | tablespoons | Margarine |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Garlic powder |
| ½ | teaspoon | Dried mint leaves, crushed |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Dried rosemary leaves, crushed |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Pepper |
| 1 | teaspoon | Dried parsley flakes |
Directions
SAUCE
1. Combine all the meatball ingredients in a medium bowl. Shape mixture into 12 meatballs.
2. Place the margarine, garlic powder and parley in a 1-cup measure.
Microwave at High for 45 seconds to 1 minute, or until butter melts.
Dip meatballs in margarine mixture to cover and place on a roasting rack.
3. Microwave at High for 15 to 18 minutes, or until meatballs are firm and no longer pink in the center, rotating rack and rearranging meatballs twice during cooking time. If desired, serve with hot cooked rice or couscous.
Source: Lisa Clarke, adapted from "Quick & Easy Microwaving Ground Beef"