Super bowl party anyone?  A great appetizer.

• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 tablespoons flour
• Salt & freshly milled pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1 1/2 cups beef broth
• 1/4 cup sake
• 2 teaspoons minced ginger root
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic

Method

Preheat oven to 400° F. Grease a large baking pan.

Combine beef, eggs, flour, salt, and pepper. Mix lightly and shape into small balls about 3/4 to 1 inch in diameter. Place in prepared baking pan and bake for 14-17 minutes.

Mix cornstarch with sugar and soy sauce. Stir in beef broth, sake, ginger, and garlic. Cook in skillet or chafing dish until mixture thickens slightly, stirring constantly. Add meat balls.  Cook just to heat meat balls through if they are finished before sauce. 

Yield: About 6 dozen meat balls.

Contributor: Geraldine H. Sable

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