SAUCY MICROWAVE MEATBALLS

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These moist meatballs are a speedy way to make an Italian-style meal. They're ready in just minutes in the microwave.-Edna Denny, Pine Island, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 egg
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound ground beef
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
Hot cooked spaghetti

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the egg, onion and salt. Crumble beef over the mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. , Place half of the meatballs in a microwave-safe 2-qt. dish. Cover and microwave on high for 2 to 2-1/2 minutes or until meatballs are firm and no longer pink; drain. Repeat with remaining meatballs. , In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the tomato sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice and garlic salt. Cook, uncovered, on high for 30-60 seconds or until sugar is dissolved, stirring every 15 seconds. Pour over meatballs. Cover and microwave at 50% power for 3-4 minutes or until heated through. Serve with spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 984mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

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