Sauerbraten Patties

This family favorite was made by my mother back in the '20s. A roast was out of the question on our budget, but chopped meat was only pennies a pound. -Chris Christoffers, Lake Worth, Florida

Ingredients

2 eggs

1 cup water, divided

1 cup seasoned bread crumbs

1/4 cup chopped onion

3/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1-1/2 pounds ground beef

1 cup beef broth

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

1 to 2 tablespoons brown sugar

10 whole cloves

1 bay leaf

12 gingersnaps, crumbled

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the eggs, 3/4 cup water, bread crumbs, onion, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture; mix well. Shape into eight patties.

In a large skillet, brown patties on both sides; drain. Add the broth, vinegar, brown sugar, cloves, bay leaf, gingersnaps and remaining water. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until meat is no longer pink. Discard cloves and bay leaf. Yield: 6-8 servings.

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