Alvera's Quick Sauerbraten Meatballs

Alvera was my mother-in-law. She is gone now but her recipes live on; in her old recipe box. I was looking for a dish to take to a church potluck. I remember her making these for my family.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 1  cup carrot, grated
• 2  teaspoons onions, minced
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 2  tablespoons  oil
• 1 (10 1/2ounce) can condensed beef broth
• 3⁄4 cup water
• 1⁄4 cup lemon juice
• 8  gingersnaps, finely crushed

Directions

1. Mix ground beef, carrots, onion, salt and pepper; shape into balls.
2. Brown in oil in a skillet.
3. Add remaining ingredients; cover, stirring occasionally until sauce is slightly thickened for 10 to 15 minutes.
4. Serve with buttered noodles.