Sauerbraten Meatballs

Posted By: Tuddles Tue, 27 Jan 2004, at 5:21 a.m.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 egg -- slightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons butter or margarine -- melted
1/2 cup wine vinegar
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons brown sugar
8 gingersnaps -- coarsely crumbled
8 whole clove
6 peppercorns -- crushed
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup sour cream
Directions
Combine ground beef, onion, egg, salt, and black pepper; mix
well. Shape into 1-1/2-inch meatballs. Brown meatballs in butter
in a large skillet over medium heat; drain well. Combine
remaining ingredients except sour cream; mix well. Pour over
meatballs; cover and cook over low heat for 30 minutes. Remove
meatballs to a serving platter; keep warm. Strain sauce; stir in
sour cream, and pour over meatballs.
Makes 4 servings