Recipe: Pennsylvania Dutch Beef Balls

PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH BEEF BALLS

1 pound ground beef
1 small onion chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 envelopes instant beef broth or
3 beef flavored bouillon cubes
3 cups water
3/4 cup seedless raisins
dash of pepper
9 gingersnaps, crushed
1 1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
hot cooked noodles

Mix ground beef lightly with onion, curry powder, salt and poultry seasoning; shape into 16 balls. Brown in hot oil in a frying pan.

Add instant beef broth or bouillon cubes, water, raisins and pepper, crushing cubes if using, with a spoon; cover. Simmer, stirring several times, 20 minutes to blend flavors.

Stir in crumbled gingersnaps and vinegar, being careful not to break meat balls. Cook, stirring constantly, until gravy is thick and smooth.

Serve with hot cooked noodles.

Makes 4 servings
Source: Family Circle