Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      jar           marinated artichoke hearts -- (6 ounce)
     1/3  cup           finely chopped onion
     1/2  teaspoon      pressed garlic
   1      whole         large egg -- beaten
   1      cup           soft bread crumbs
     1/4  cup           milk
   1      teaspoon      salt
   1      pound         ground beef chuck
  16      whole         cubes monterey jack or mozzarella cheese
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   1      can           pizza sauce -- (10 1/2 ounce)

Preparation:

Drain artichoke hearts and reserve oil. Place onion, garlic and 1 tablespoon reserved artichoke oil in a one cup measure. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave at high (100%) until onion is tender; 2 to 3 minuteand Combine with egg, crumbs, milk, salt and mix well. Add beef and mix thoroughly. Shape into 16 balls about 11/2 inches in diameter, shaping each around a cube of cheese. Place in a single layer in a 1 2 x 8 rectangular dish, or a 10 inch square casserole. Microwave at high (100%) 6 to 8 minutes, rearranging after half the cooking time. Drain. Pour pizza sauce and remaining artichoke oil over meat balls. Cover. Microwave at high (100%) 6 to 8 minutes, rearranging after half the cooking time. Add artichoke hearts, cover. Microwave at high (100%) 3 minutes. Makes 4 servings.