Sweet-And-Pungent Beef Balls

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

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   Add egg, bread crumbs, salt, and pepper.

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   Blend well but do not overhandle meat.

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   Form into walnut-size balls.

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   Heat stock to boiling.

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   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.

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   SWEET-N-PUNGENT SAUCE.

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   Bring stock to a boil.

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

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    Add vinegar; cook 1 minute more.

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

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    Then stir in to thicken.

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    Pour sauce over cooked beef balls.

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    Variations: For the sugar use brown sugar or honey.

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    For the vinegar, use cider vinegar.

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    For the soy sauce, use heavy soy sauce.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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