Sauerbraten Meatballs

Prepare your favorite meatball mixture, shaping into tiny balls. One pound of ground bee will make 48 balls. Brown meatballs well in butter and serve with Sauerbraten Sauce in a chafing dish.

Sauerbraten Sauce
1 medium onion, grated
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 cup gingersnaps, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup vinegar
2 bay leaves
6 whole peppercorns

Saut? onion in butter until slightly browned. Add remaining ingredients and boil until slightly thickened. Strain and pour over meatballs in chafing dish. The sauce should be thick, but you may add a little water if a thinner sauce is desired.