Saucy Oriental Cabbage Balls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef or chicken
2 c. finely shredded cabbage
1 egg, beaten
1/3 c. each minced green onion, milk and dry bread crumbs
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 c. diced carrots
1 1/2 tsp. grated ginger
2 c. beef broth
2 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch dissolved in 2 1/2 c. water
2 Tbsp. sherry

Preparation

Mix ground beef, cabbage, egg, garlic, onion, milk, bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon soy sauce. Shape in 1 1/2-inch balls. Place balls on baking sheet and bake at 450\u00b0 for 15 minutes. Place 2 tablespoons meatball drippings (discard the rest) into a pan. Add carrots and cook until soft.
Add remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce, ginger, sherry (optional), broth, sugar and cornstarch mixture; bring to a boil.
Add meatballs and cook, stirring, until meatballs are hot throughout.
Serve over rice, if desired.