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Barbecued Beef Sandwiches
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
1 cup catsup
1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon instant minced garlic
2 to 3 drops hot pepper sauce
3 cups thinly sliced or shredded cooked beef
(about 1 lb.)
Hot Browns
Yield: 4 servings
1/3 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon finely chopped parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash cayenne pepper
Dash nutmeg
3 cups milk
2 egg yolks
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup whipping cream
8 slices toasted bread, cut diagonally
8 slices turkey
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1.
Place butter and onion in casserole. Cook,
covered, on full power for 1 to 3 minutes, or
until onion is tender.
2.
Stir in flour and seasonings. Blend to smooth
paste. Blend in milk gradually, stirring
constantly. Cook on full power for 5 to 8
minutes or until thickened and bubbling. Stir 2
to 3 times during cooking time.
3.
Stir about 3/4 cup of hot mixture into egg yolks,
stirring constantly. Return egg mixture to
casserole.
4.
Stir in cheese and whipping cream. Cook on
full power for 1 to 2 minutes, or until thickened.
Stir with the wire whisk often during cooking
time.
5.
Arrange four diagonal pieces toasted bread on
serving platter. Place two slices turkey on
bread. Pour 1 cup sauce over top. Sprinkle
with crumbled bacon. Heat on full power for 30
seconds to 1 minute, or until heated through.
Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Hot Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Yield: 8 sandwiches
1 cup diced, cooked chicken
2/3 cup diced celery
1/2 cup cubed Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
8 hamburger buns
1.
Combine all ingredients, except buns, in
medium bowl.
2.
Spoon one-eighth of chicken salad onto bottom
half of each bun. Arrange four open-faced
sandwiches on plastic rack.
3.
Heat on full power for 1 to 2 1/2 minutes, or
until heated through and cheese is melted.
Place tops of buns on sandwiches after 45
seconds of heating time. Repeat with
remaining sandwiches.
1.
Combine all ingredients, except beef, in 1 1/2-
quart casserole. Blend well.
2.
Add beef. Stir until well-coated. Heat, covered,
on full power for 3 to 6 minutes, or until boiling.
Continue heating, covered, on Cook Level 3 for
8 minutes, or until flavors are blended.
Micro-tip: Serve in whole wheat pita bread or
bun, if desired.
