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Sauerbraten Meatballs
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 40 Minutes
Servings: 4
An easy and cheaper way to enjoy the taste of sauerbraten.
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 egg (slightly beaten )
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons butter (melted ) or 1 1/2 tablespoons margarine (melted )
1/2 cup wine vinegar
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons brown sugar
8 gingersnaps (coarsely crumbled )
8 whole cloves
6 peppercorns (crushed )
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup sour cream
Directions:
1. Combine ground beef, onion, egg, salt, and black pepper; mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-inch meatballs. Brown meatballs in butter in a large skillet over medium heat; drain well. Combine remaining ingredients except sour cream; mix well. Pour over meatballs; cover and cook over low heat for 30 minutes.
2. Remove meatballs to a serving platter; keep warm. Strain sauce; stir in sour cream, and pour over meatballs.
By RecipeOfHealth.com