Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      cups          Torn bread
     3/4  cup           Milk
   1      pound         Ground beef
     1/2  cup           Finely chopped onion
   2      tablespoons   Chopped parsley
   1      teaspoon      Salt
     1/2  teaspoon      Garlic powder
     1/4  teaspoon      Black pepper
   1 1/2  cups          Tomato ketchup
     1/4  cup           Apricot preserves
   1      tablespoon    Dijon style mustard
   2      teaspoons     Cider vinegar
     1/4  teaspoon      Hot pepper sauce
   2      cans          (16 oz) cut green beans
                        Drained

Preparation:

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.