Sauerbraten klopse (sauerbraten meatballs)

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsGround Beef; Lean
¼cupMilk
¼cupBread Crumbs; dry
teaspoonCloves; Ground
teaspoonAllspice; Ground
½teaspoonSalt
1xPepper; To Taste
2tablespoonsVegetable Oil
½cupVinegar
¾teaspoonGinger; Ground
1eachBay Leaf
4tablespoonsSugar; Brown
2tablespoonsUnbleached Flour

Directions

Mix beef, milk, crumbs, cloves, allspice, salt and pepper. Form into meatballs. Brown meatballs in hot oil. Drain off fat. Add 1 cup water, vinegar, ginger, bay leaf, and brown sugar. Cover and simmer ½ hour. Skim off fat. Remove meatballs and keep them warm. Mix flour and 2 T water. Slowly stir into the pan juices to make gravy.

Pour gravy over meatballs. Serve with buttered noodles.