Cucumber stuffed

Ingredients for 2 servings:

• 2 m.-large cucumber(s)
• 150 g minced meat, mixed
• 1 egg(s)
• 30 g breadcrumbs
• 1 small onion(s)
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 pinch of pepper, freshly ground
• 25 g bacon
• ⅛ liter of water
• 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 1 pinch(s) of sugar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 3 tbsp sour cream

Instructions

Working time approx. 10 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 25 minutes; Total time approx. 35 minutes

Wash, peel, halve, and scrape out the seeds from the cucumbers. Knead the minced meat with the beaten egg, breadcrumbs, and peeled, grated onion, season with salt and pepper, and carefully stuff the cucumbers. Stack the cucumber halves on top of each other and tie them with string. Sauté the finely chopped bacon in a casserole dish, then add the cucumbers. Pour on boiling water, add the vinegar, a little salt, and sugar. Bring to a brisk boil, then cover and simmer gently for 25 minutes at reduced heat. Remove the cucumbers and tie them together. Whisk together the cornstarch and cream to thicken the sauce, then season to taste. Serve the cucumbers in the sauce. Tip: Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or mashed potatoes for a hearty meal.