MICROWAVING TIME TABLE
Meat
BEEF
Corned beef
(2-3 Ibs.)
Cubes for stew
(1 Ibs.,
l-inch cubes)
Ground beef
(1 lb.)
Hamburgers,
Fresh or
defrosted frozen
(4 oz, each)
1 patty
2 patties
4 patties
Pot roast
(34 Ibs.)
MEAT COOKING TABLE
Cook
Power
HIGH Power
DEFROST
HIGH Power
DEFROST
HIGH Power
HIGH Power
HIGH Power
DEFROST
Cooking
Time
15 minutes
then
30-35 minutes
per pound
10 minutes
then
25-30 minutes
per pound
51/2-6112 minutes
l-11/2 minutes
3-4 minutes
4%5 minutes
10 minutes
then
25-30 minutes
per pound
Special Instructions
Place corned beef in 2-quart microwavable
casserole. Pour 1 cup water and desired
seasonings over corned beef. Cook covered.
Turn over beef during cooking. Shield
thinner ends with foil. Cook until fork-tender.
Let stand covered 15 minutes. Thinly slice
beef diagonally across grain.
Place cubes in e-quart microwavable
casserole. Pour 1 cup water or broth over
cubes. Cook covered. Stir cubes halfway
through cooking. Cook until fork-tender.
Let stand covered 10 minutes.
Crumble beef and place in microwavable
sieve or colander. Place sieve in bowl to
collect drippings. Cover with waxed paper.
Stir after 3 minutes to break meat apart.
After cooking let stand covered 2 minutes.
If meat is still pink, cover and cook 1 more
minute.
Form patties with depression in center of
each. Place on microwavable roast rack.
Brush with browning agent, if desired. Cover
with waxed paper. Turn over halfway through
cooking. Let stand covered 1 minute.
Pierce roast deeply on both sides in several
places. Place roast in large cooking bag.
Place in microwavable dish. Add desired
seasonings and 1 cup liquid over roast.
Close bag loosely with microwavable closure
or string. Carefully turn over meat after 35
minutes. Continue cooking until fork-tender.
Let stand covered 10 minutes.
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