Sauerbraten meatballs - german

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsGround Beef; Lean
½cupMilk
½cupBread Crumbs; dry
¼teaspoonCloves; Ground
¾cupVinegar
teaspoonGinger; Ground
2Bay Leaf
8tablespoonsSugar; Brown
¼teaspoonAllspice; Ground
1teaspoonSalt
Pepper; To Taste
4tablespoonsVegetable Oil
4tablespoonsUnbleached Flour
2cupsWater
4tablespoonsWater

Directions

MEATBALLS

GRAVY

Mix beef, milk, crumbs, cloves, allspice, salt and pepper. Form into meatballs. Brown meatballs in hot oil. Drain off fat. Add water, vinegar, ginger, bay leaf, and brown sugar. Cover and simmer ½ hour. Skim off fat. If you wish you can boil the meatballs for ½ hour, reduce the stock. Place in container and place in frig. After stock has cooled remove the fat. Use to make gravy or in * crockpot.

Remove meatballs and keep them warm. Mix flour and water. Slowly stir into the pan juices to make gravy. Pour gravy over meatballs. Serve with buttered noodles. *If you wish after you first cook the meatballs, place them in crockpot and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.

Last served on 9/27/92