Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onions, 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

Method

  • 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).
  • Spray a large non-stick skillet; shape meat mixture into meatballs and brown evenly.
  • Mix remaining ingredients.
  • When meatballs are browned, add liquid mixture. bring to a boil.
  • Cover tightly, reduce heat to low, and simmer 15 minutes.