Teriyaki Meatballs

This is from "A Hundred Years of Island Cooking", an old cookbook from the Hawaiian Electric Company.

• Ready In: 44 mins
• Yields: 6 dozen

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground beef (or poultry)
• 2  eggs, beaten
• 2  tablespoons flour
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  dash pepper
• 2  tablespoons cornstarch
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄3 cup soy sauce
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can beef broth
• 1⁄4 cup sake
• 2  teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
• 2  teaspoons garlic, minced

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F Grease a large baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine meat, eggs, flour, salt and pepper. Mix lightly and shape into small balls about 3/4 to 1 inch in diameter.
3. Place in prepared baking pan and bake for 14 to 17 minutes.
4. In a skillet or chafing dish, combine corn starch, sugar and soy sauce. Stir in broth, sake, ginger and garlic. Cook until mixture thickens slightly, stirring constantly.
5. Add meatballs and serve.