SAUERBRATEN PATTIES

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 665mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.