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Sauerbraten Patties

By: Chris Christoffers

"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"

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Prep Time:
20 Min

Cook Time:
1 Hr

Ready In:
1 Hr 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings

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 or cider vinegar
1 tablespoon 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 before serving.