Sweet-And-Pungent Beef Balls

Sweet-And-Pungent Beef Balls


1. BEEF BALLS: In a large bowl, combine ground beef with minced onion.

2. Add egg, bread crumbs, salt, and pepper.

3. Blend well but do not overhandle meat.

4. Form into walnut-size balls.

5. Heat stock to boiling.

6. Add beef balls a few at a time (to keep temperature of stock from dropping to rapidly) and simmer, covered, until done, about 30 minutes.

7. SWEET-N-PUNGENT SAUCE.

8. Bring stock to a boil.

9. Add sugar, stirring, and cook another minute to dissolve.

10. Add vinegar; cook 1 minute more.

11. Meanwhile blend cornstarch, soy sauce, and water to a paste.

12. Then stir in to thicken.

13. Pour sauce over cooked beef balls.

14. Variations: For the sugar use brown sugar or honey.

15. For the vinegar, use cider vinegar.

16. For the soy sauce, use heavy soy sauce.

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