Beef Burgers - frozen beef patties are very convenient to store and cook with the Flavorwave OvenTM. You can buy them already frozen, ready to cook, or you can make patties from fresh ground beef and freeze them for use later. By making them yourself you can season the meat to your own taste before freezing and then not worry about tending them when you cook them.
Nowadays with e-coli and salmonella bacteria so prevalent, all ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160oF to eliminate any possibility of infection. These bacteria live only on the surface of foods so when you grill, fry, or broil a cut of meat, the bacteria are destroyed. However, when meat is ground, the bacteria on the outside is infused throughout the meat so you have to cook it until the mass is heated to a temperature that will kill the bacteria.

Flavorwave cooking chart

Stuffed Patties
You can use almost any ingredients that suit your taste so use the following suggestions as a guide. Divide a-pound of ground beef into 2 equal portions and press into a 3-inch diameter disk. Lay equal amounts of filling on one patty and cover with the other. Pinch the edges together and cook on the 3-inch rack.
The following recipes are for 1 serving. Increase the amounts depending on how many servings you want to make.

Tartare burger
This is a great recipe when you grind your own beef.
• a pound lean freshly ground sirloin, round, or other lean cut of beef • 2 anchovy fillets • 1 tablespoon capers • 2 tablespoons minced onion
• salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
Divide the meat into 2 equal portions and press into 3-inch disks. Place remaining ingredients on 1 patty and cover with the other. Press the edges together and place on the 3-inch rack. Cook at 400oF for 5 minutes, turn and cook another 5 minutes or to an internal temperature of 160oF.

Salsa Burger
• a pound lean ground beef • 1 slice cheese with jalapeno peppers • 1 tablespoon salsa, spicy to taste • 1 tablespoon sour cream • 2 slices avocado
Divide the meat into 2 equal portions and press into 3-inch disks. Place remaining ingredients on 1 patty and cover with the other. Press the edges together and place on the 3-inch rack. Cook at 400oF for 5 minutes, turn and cook another 5 minutes or to an internal temperature of 160oF.

Asian Burger
• a pound ground beef • 1 white mushroom, chopped • 2 tablespoons bean sprouts • 1 tablespoon soy sauce • ground ginger to taste • garlic powder to taste
Divide the meat into 2 equal portions and press into 3-inch disks. Place remaining ingredients on 1 patty and cover with the other. Press the edges together and place on the 3-inch rack. Cook at 400oF for 5 minutes, turn and cook another 5 minutes or to an internal temperature of 160oF.

Hawaiian Burger
• a pound ground beef • 2 tablespoons crushed pineapple • 1 tablespoon mango chutney • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Divide the meat into 2 equal portions and press into 3-inch disks. Place remaining ingredients on 1 patty and cover with the other. Press the edges together and place on the 3-inch rack. Cook at 400oF for 5 minutes, turn and cook another 5 minutes or to an internal temperature of 160oF.

Beef Wellington
(4 servings)
This recipe should be prepared when you're showing off for an intimate dinner party. • puff pastry • 1 cup duxelles, recipe following
• 2 ounces goose liver paˆte ́ • 4 equal portions beef filet, about 1 j pounds Cut the puff pastry into 4 equal squares. Spread equal portions of duxelles and paˆte ́ on the puff pastry. Place a filet in the center of each puff pastry. Draw the edges of the pastry up and over the top of the meat and pinch together making sure there are no openings. Cut four 4-inch squares of foil and butter lightly. Place the Wellingtons, seam side up on the foil and place on the 1-inch rack. Cook at 400oF for 20 minutes, turn the Wellingtons over, remove the foil and cook another 10-12 minutes or to an internal temperature of 145oF for medium rare.

Duxelles
• 1 pound white mushrooms • 3 tablespoons minced shallots or onions • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter • 3 tablespoons port wine (optional) Process or mince the mushrooms and place on a dish towel. Twist the towel to squeeze out as much water as possible. Mix with the shallots and butter and microwave for about 4 minutes or until the mixture is slightly dry. Stir in the port.

Mustard Steak
(2 servings)
• 1 large sirloin or rib steak, 1 inch thick • salt and pepper to taste • 2 tablespoons prepared mustard • 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil • k cup sour cream Season steaks with salt and pepper and spread half the mustard over one side of the steaks. Place on the 3-inch rack and place a pie plate on the glass pan under the rack to catch the juices. Cook at 400oF for 7 minutes. Turn over and spread the remaining mustard over the top surface. Cook another 7 minutes or to an internal temperature of 145oF for medium rare or 160oF for medium. Mix the remaining ingredients with the collected juices and pour over the steaks.

Beef Sirloin
(Serves about 20)
This large cut of beef is available, packed in cryovac, at most discount markets like Costco and Sam's club and is great to cook for a meal and then use the leftover meat for sandwiches, casseroles, or soup. • 8-9 pound sirloin or sirloin tip roast
• garlic • salt and pepper to taste • vegetable oil spray Trim off all visible fat and gristle and place the meat directly on the glass tray. Rub garlic over the surface and season. Cook at 400oF for 1 hour. Turn over and baste off any juices and cook 45 minutes or to an internal temperature of 145oF for medium rare, 165oF for medium.
PLASTIC COOKING BAGS
These plastic bags are designed to be used in hot ovens and because they retain moisture they are ideal for recipes that must be cooked moist. They also help to tenderize the meat and other ingredients. Using them allows you to increase the use of your Flavorwave to include recipes that otherwise would be cooked in pots on the stove or conventional oven.

Pot Roast
(2 to 4 servings)
Using the Flavorwave Oven® is a convenient way to make one of America's favorite meals.
• 1-2 pounds beef blade, 7-bone, rump, or bottom round roast • 2 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces • 1 medium onion, diced • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 large potato, diced • 1 cup spaghetti sauce • 1 cup dry red wine • salt and pepper to taste
Place everything in a plastic cooking bag and secure the opening with the tie provided in the package, leaving an opening the size of your thumb. Place on the 1-inch rack and cook at 400oF for 45 minutes. Turn the bag over taking care not to let any of the liquid escape. Cook another 30 minutes or until the meat is tender.

Beef Roll
(4 servings)
Here's another recipe using the plastic cooking bag. • 2 pound sirloin steak, 1-inch thick • 1 cup chopped onions • 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 cup chopped celery • 2 cups prepared stuffing mix, prepared as directed on package • prepared course ground mustard • salt and pepper to taste
Butterfly the steak by laying it flat on a cutting board and cutting through the middle to j-inch of the other side and laying it open so it's twice the original size. Pound with a meat mallet to half thickness. Microwave the vegetables for 3 minutes or until soft and mix with the stuffing. Spread the mustard over the surface of the meat
and then spread the stuffing. Season with salt and pepper and roll into a cylinder. Place in a regular size plastic cooking bag and roll into a tight package. Place on the 1-inch rack and cook at 400oF for 20 minutes, turn over and cook another 15 minutes. Slice into 1-inch disks and serve with the juices.

Calves Liver
(2 servings)
For those who love liver, the Flavorwave OvenTM cooks it beautifully. • 1 pound calves liver • j cup balsamic vinegar • 3 cloves garlic, minced flour
• salt and pepper to taste • lemon pepper • spray vegetable oil
Marinate the liver in the vinegar and garlic for j-hour. Pat dry with a paper towel and dredge in flour seasoned with salt, pepper and lemon pepper. Place on the 3-inch rack and spray with vegetable oil. Cook at 385oF for 3 minutes, turn over, spray with oil and cook another 2 minutes.