Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
• 4 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, milk, and bread crumbs. Season with cloves, allspice, salt, and pepper. Shape into 1 inch balls.
2. Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook the meatballs until evenly brown; drain excess fat. Stir in water, vinegar, brown sugar, ginger, and bay leaf. Cover, and simmer for 30 minutes. Skim off any fat. Transfer meatballs to a serving dish, and keep warm.
3. Combine flour with 2 tablespoons of water, and whisk into pan. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Pour gravy over meatballs.