Fastest Meatballs Ever or "Phat Meatballs"

(adapted from The Kitchenless Cookbook, by Suanne Beverly, and submitted and reviewed by Patty. Thanks for the submission, Patty!)

1/2 pound ground beef
2 Tablespoons bread crumbs
2 Tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (or 1/4 t ginger and 1/4 t onion powder)

Mix ingredients with your hands and shape into 1-inch round balls. Place meatballs evenly around a pie plate or other plate. Cover with a paper towel and Microcook on HIGH for 6 minutes. Makes good appetizers (serve with toothpicks) or serve over rice or noodles.

Notes: Cookbook claims this makes its own "sauce" but I haven't really had that happen. Maybe my ground beef is too lean. I usually double the recipe and cook it for 10 to 12 minutes (cut into one to check it).

If you use all ground ginger, these end up tasting sort of Asian. If you want a more traditional American flavor, substitute some onion and/or garlic powder. I do like the soy sauce, either way. With this recipe, I (almost) never feel the need to buy frozen meatballs. :)