Sauerbraten golden apple meatballs
6 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Golden Delicious apples | |
| 1½ | pounds | Ground beef |
| ½ | cup | Soft bread crumbs |
| ¼ | cup | Finely chopped onions |
| 1 | Egg | |
| 1 | teaspoon | Salt |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Pepper |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Thyme |
| 1 | tablespoon | Oil |
| 1 | cup | Water |
| 3 | tablespoons | Vinegar |
| 1 | tablespoon | Packed brown sugar |
| ¼ | cup | Crushed gingersnap |
| Cookies | ||
| 1 | Bay leaf | |
Directions
Pare, core and grate apple to measure 1 cup.Mix with ground beef, bread crumbs,onion,egg and seasonings.Shape into balls about 1½" in diameter.Brown on all sides in oil.Drain excess fat.Combine remaining ingredients;pour over meatballs and bring to boil.Core and cut remaining apples into wedges.Add to skillet.Reduce heat,cover, simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until apples are tender.Remove bay leaf. Makes 6 servings.