Can I microwave frozen meatballs in sauce and for how long? Also do I need to add more liquid before microwaving? Btw I have a 900 watt micro oven. Thanks!
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Sure, you can microwave anything in this bowl, you remove the steamer to use it this way.I don't think you would need to add more water unless your sauce thickened too much.Remember, you can always stop the microwave to check the temperature.
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I don't think it would be a good idea. The sauce would stain the plastic and maybe make it bubble up. I would put them in a microwave safe bowl or a casserole dish and cover with a paper towel or a lid. I would add a little bit of liquid to the bottom of the bowl or casserole dish.
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I love the pan. I spray the grill with olive oil and line the tray with foil for easy cleanup. I cook the meatballs at 400 degrees for 22-25 minutes depending on the size of the balls. I tried to turn them over but doesnt work and not necessary. If you are cooking in sauce following the baking no need to worry about how cooked they are. Great pan.
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You cook these in the microwave. Different microwaves have different power levels so you will need to experiment to find the right amount of time to get them just right. In my microwave, I cook them for 1 minute 35 seconds. Most of them "pop out" and are tender and delicious. This is my families favorite treat and has replaced popcorn and chips. They are best served warm and still crackling.
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I cooked for many years in an older model sharp convection oven. I found anything I could cook in an oven I could cook in a convection microwave ie hams, baked Mac n cheese, sweet potato pie....I used Corelle casserole pots and non stick baking pans. I believe I cooked at 25 degrees less than recommended temps for black nonstick pans (just like a regular oven). I really enjoyed having the convection microwave during the hollidays. While the turkey was cooking in the regular oven, I could cook everything else in my convection oven! Enjoy:)
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This is probably overkill but you certainly do not need to microwave it in the pouch. You can certainly Prepare it as follows per the directions on the product description page: "Do not use conventional oven, Do not consume if pouch is leaking or swollen. Directions Microwave 1-2 minutes: 1. Tear pouch and contents into a microwave-safe bowl. 2. Cover loosely and heat on high for 1-2 minutes (ovens vary; cooking time is approximate). 3. Stir and serve. Stove top 5 Minutes: 1. Boil water in saucepan. 2. Immerse pouch in boiling water for 5 minutes". Lot's if options. While most people microwave it in the pouch and then pour it into the bowl or container they'll be consuming it from, there's absolutely nothing wrong with first pouring it into a microwave safe bowl or contained, then loosely cover (I like to use wax paper), and you're good to go.
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Yes I mix it up and freeze it as is, have frozen meatloaf, and pre-make burgers and freeze. They also sell breakfast sausage veat, and I do the same since you can get 4 - 8 patties out of both products, depending on size desired! I usually pull it out of freezer day before I wanna reheat them, just be careful as all other thing to not dry them out as reheating
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Place it in the microwave....For best results, set the microwave to 2 minutes and 30 seconds.
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If I only want a little, just rub your finger(s) across the top a couple times. If you need more, stick in the microwave (on defrost cycle) for 5-10 seconds.
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No preheat needed, just add a little oil, load with food items, microwave for recommended time, and let set to finish cycle. It's been an amazing device for meat, fish, and poultry! I'm not a shill... just a well fed buyer, with a happy wife. ~Paulhttp://www.microhearth.com/index.cfm
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We are using the same setting and time as is recommended by the manufacturer for cooking loose potatoes (no bag). That is 4 minutes on high for two medium sized. Our microwave is rated at 1000 watts on the high setting. Many smaller MW's are 750 watts and it would take longer. Also, we wash them and leave wet not damp...more steam.
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I usually make meatballs adding chopped onions, cracker crumbs, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, etc . I brown small meatballs in oil and make sure they are cooked through. I use them with pasta or put into lasagna. I have made hamburgers and meatloaf. I use it wherever ground beef is called for. I haven't been disappointed yet, but our favorite is the meatballs.
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I warmed them in a pan. They cooked extremely quick. I haven't tried in a microwave. They are very thin so they do break. Inedible raw.
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I'm not sure but I do not think food from a frozen state would crisp in the microwave because there is too much moisture. The potato and veggie slices must be dried with a paper towel/towel prior to placing on the chip maker.
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Yes it will "heat" a frozen dinner. As long as it is pre cook you can use this little crock to heat it up. It will not cook raw meat, but it's fine with raw veggies. It will take longer then poppin it in the microwave ... like an hour. NOTE: as Gayle says it is small, so you'll have to break it up to fit it in. It wont be pretty. If it's something like pasta that's not a problem.
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That I don't know. There are 5 meatball recipes in the cook book: Swedish meatballs with sour cream gravy, Asian turkey meatballs with coconut sauce, spaghetti meatballs with red sauce, rice balls coated in breadcrumbs and stuffed with mozzarella (sun dried tomato basil pesto dipping sauce), and falafel and cucumber sauce. The recipes, in some form, probably can be found on the internet. I wasn't interested in quite a few of the recipes since I don't eat tomatoes (or sauce). I just searched meatball recipes and found some decent ones. Do any of these recipes interest you? If so, I have no problem typing the recipes in the response box. Let me know.
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Hello. I haven't tried this yet but here is a recipe that will probably work but be sure to check the potatoes with a fork after a few minutes (depending on size) for doneness and to make sure the water in the bottom of the pot has not evaporated. Also, scrub the potatoes well before starting to remove any dirt and peel them ahead if you are making mashed potatoes. Steaming produces a much softer and mushier product than baking or microwaving (my preferred methods). Here is the website: http://www.livestrong.com/article/435104-how-to-steam-red-potatoes-in-an-electric-steamer/ AND/OR http://www.livestrong.com/article/555329-baking-a-potato-in-a-rice-steamer/ . Remember that the George Foreman is really just a pot with a heating element in the bottom and if you have the option, use your microwave after piercing potatoes with a knife if in a hurry or your oven if you are baking other things and don't mind heating up the kitchen. Let me know if you have any other questions.
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Use a regular microwave cooker, as you would for veggies. The Potato Express isn't worth your time or money.