Categories: Ground beef, Microwave, Beef 
      Yield: 8 servings 
  
      2 c  Torn bread                      1 1/2 c  Tomato ketchup 
    3/4 c  Milk                              1/4 c  Apricot preserves 
      1 lb Ground beef                         1 tb Dijon style mustard 
    1/2 c  Finely chopped onion                2 ts Cider vinegar 
      2 tb Chopped parsley                   1/4 ts Hot pepper sauce 
      1 ts Salt                                2 cn (16 oz) cut green beans, 
    1/2 ts Garlic powder                            Drained 
    1/4 ts Black pepper                    
  
  Microwave: In a mixing bowl,pour milk over bread and let stand 1 minute.Add 
  meat,onion,parsley,salt,garlic powder and black pepper; mix well.Roll into 
  1" size balls;place in a 2 quart microwave safe dish.Cover and cook on high 
  for 6 to 8 minutes or until done;drain.Blend ketchup with 
  preserves,mustard,vinegar and red pepper sauce.Combine sauce,beans and 
  meatballs.Cover and cook on high for 2 to 3 minutes or until heated 
  through.Makes 6 to 8 servings.