Bavarian Meatballs and Pears

Ingredients:

• 1 can (16oz) pear halves
• 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup minced onion
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Directions:

1. Drain pear halves, reserving liquid.

2. Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, milk, egg, onion, salt and pepper. Mix well, shape into 2" meatballs.

3. Heat oil in a large skillet. Brown meatballs slowly on all sides.

4. Add cloves, cider vinegar & reserved pear syrup. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add pears, simmer for 10 minutes more (or until meat is done.)

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