Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 12 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 egg (slightly beaten )
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 18 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 12 tablespoons butter (melted ) or 1 12 tablespoons margarine (melted )
  • 12 cup wine vinegar
  • 12 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 8 gingersnaps (coarsely crumbled )
  • 8 whole cloves
  • 6 peppercorns (crushed )
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 12 cup sour cream

Method

  • 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.