1 egg ¼ cup milk 2 slices white or whole-wheat bread, torn 1 pound 85% lean ground beef 4 cloves garlic, minced ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Apple Glaze

1 cup apple juice or pear nectar ¼ reduced-sodium soy sauce 3 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1 ½ teaspoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 6 green onions, chopped