ORIENTAL-STYLE MEAT BALLS 
1/2 c. finely chopped spinach
1 egg
1/3 c. fine dry bread crumbs
1/2 lb. ground pork
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas and carrots
1/4 c. soy sauce
1 tbsp. milk
1/2 lb. ground beef
4 tsp. cornstarch
1 c. beef broth
1 (8 oz.) can bamboo shoots, drained

Combine egg, spinach, crumbs, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, milk and dash of pepper; add meats, mix. Shape into 36 meatballs; place in a 12 x 7 1/2 x 1 inch dish. Micro-cook, covered, on high 7 to 9 minutes, stirring once. Drain; set aside.

In 2 quart casserole, combine vegetables and 2 tablespoons water. Micro-cook, covered, 4 minutes. Combine remaining soy and cornstarch; add to vegetables with broth. Micro-cook uncovered, 5 to 6 minutes, stirring after each minute. Stir in meatballs and bamboo shoots. Micro-cook, uncovered, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve over rice.

 

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