German Meatballs "1940'S"(Serves 4)  
["1 lb. lean ground beef", "1 egg, beaten", "3/4 c. (2 1/2 slices) soft bread crumbs", "1 3/4 c. water, divided", "1/4 c. chopped onion", "1/2 tsp. salt", "dash of pepper", "2 beef bouillon cubes", "1/3 c. brown sugar, packed", "1/4 c. raisins", "2 1/2 tsp. lemon juice", "1/2 c. coarsely ground ginger snap cookies (9 or 10)", "cooked noodles"]
["Combine beef, eggs, crumbs, 1/4 cup water, onions, salt and pepper.", "Shape into 1 1/2-inch balls.", "Set aside.", "In a large skillet, bring remaining water to a boil.", "Add bouillon cubes, brown sugar, raisins, lemon juice and ginger snaps.", "Stir until thoroughly combined.", "Add meat balls to skillet; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.", "Stir occasionally.", "Serve over noodles."]
["lean ground beef", "egg", "bread crumbs", "water", "onion", "salt", "pepper", "brown sugar", "raisins", "lemon juice", "cookies", "noodles"]