Sauerkraut Balls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 onion, chopped fine
1 c. finely chopped cooked ham (6 oz.)
1 c. finely chopped cooked corned beef (6 oz.)
1/2 garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste
2 1/2 c. plus 6 Tbsp. flour
2 c. sauerkraut, drained and chopped fine
1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/2 c. beef broth
4 c. fine dry bread crumbs
3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1 large egg
2 c. milk
vegetable oil for frying

Preparation

In a large skillet, cook the onion in the butter over moderate low heat, stirring, until it is softened, stir in the ham, corned beef and the garlic; cook the mixture, stirring for 1 minute.
Stir in 6 tablespoons flour and cook the mixture over moderate heat, stirring for 3 minutes.
Stir in the kraut, parsley, and broth; cook the mixture, stirring for 3 minutes or until it is thickened and pastelike.
Spread the mixture on a platter and chill it for 3 hours, or until it is cold.