Sauerbraten Klopse (Sauerbraten Meatballs)

Beef meatballs seasoned with cloves and allspice. Pan fried, and smothered in gravy.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 380 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup milk
• 2 tablespoons water
• ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 cup water
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• ¾ teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 bay leaf
• ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
• ½ cup distilled white vinegar
• ¼ cup dry bread crumbs
• 4 tablespoons packed brown sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, milk, and bread crumbs. Season with cloves, allspice, salt, and pepper. Shape into 1 inch balls.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook the meatballs until evenly brown; drain excess fat. Stir in water, vinegar, brown sugar, ginger, and bay leaf. Cover, and simmer for 30 minutes. Skim off any fat. Transfer meatballs to a serving dish, and keep warm.

Step 3

Combine flour with 2 tablespoons of water, and whisk into pan. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Pour gravy over meatballs.