Sauerbraten Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small onion, finely chopped (I prefer dried minced onion) or 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes (I prefer dried minced onion)
• 1/3 cup crushed gingersnap cookie
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2/3 cup evaporated milk (I use fat-free)
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons catsup
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 8 peppercorns
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup raisins
• 6 gingersnap cookies, crushed

Directions

1. 1

   Mix beef, crushed gingersnaps, onion, salt, pepper, and evaporated milk in a large mixing bowl. (This may seem wet, but it will firm up with kneading).

2. 2

   Spray a large non-stick skillet; shape meat mixture into meatballs and brown evenly.

3. 3

   Mix remaining ingredients.

4. 4

   When meatballs are browned, add liquid mixture. bring to a boil.

5. 5

   Cover tightly, reduce heat to low, and simmer 15 minutes.