Gingersnap Burgers (Yemen)  

2 pounds lean ground beef 
2 onions, finely chopped 
1 egg, beaten 
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs 
Dash of salt 
Dash of pepper 
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (olive oil preferably)
1 cup tomato sauce 
1 cup water 
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 
1/2 cup brown sugar 
6 whole cloves 
10 to 12 gingersnap cookies, finely crumbled  

Combine beef, onions, egg, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. 
Form into 8 patties  Fry in vegetable oil in a heavy skillet until brown on one side. 
While frying, mix together tomato sauce, water, vinegar, brown sugar,  cloves, and gingersnaps. 
Turn burgers in pan and slowly pour gingersnaps mixture over patties. 
Bring to a slow boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and simmer until meat  is cooked and sauce has thickened. 

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