Saucy Microwave Meatballs

Name: Saucy Microwave Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 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

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

Ingredients

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

Directions

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.