Sauerbraten Patties

Sauerbraten Patties

1-1/2 lbs. ground beef              1/3 cup milk

1 medium onion, minced        1-1/2 cups water

 1 egg                               1/2 cup vinegar

1 tsp. salt                         10 whole cloves

1/4 cup fine dry                       1 bay leaf

        bread crumbs           8 gingersnaps crumbled

          Mix lightly the first 6 ingredients. Shape into 4 large patties. Brown on both sides in hot greased skillet. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to boil; cover and simmer 1 hour. Serves 4.