Abs Favorite Recipes

I’m normally not a big fan of recipes made in the microwave.  I don’t know what I do wrong but the few I have tried just did not turn out, but this one has become a favorite. I like it because its fast and tastes great. The only issue I have had with this recipe is over cooking the meatballs.

Recipe source: Taste of Home 2008 Quick Cooking Annual Recipes Cookbook.

• 1 egg
• 1 -1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1lb ground beef
• 1 can (14-1/2 oz) stewed tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup uncooked instant rice
• 1 cup sliced onion
• 1 cup chopped green pepper

In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, chili powder, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in, balls. Place in a 2-qt microwave safe dish.

Cover and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes or until meat is no longer pink; drain.

Stir in the tomatoes, rice,onion and green pepper. Cover and microwave on high for 5-7 minutes or until rice and vegetables are tender. Yeilds 3-4 servings.

This is also a very easy recipe to double. Just be sure to not over cook the meatballs.