Apple Meatballs or Ground Beef and Apples

I wanted to moisten the beef and infuce some flavor as well,
So having a few fresh apples around, some went into this recipe.
It came out really moist, I suppose you could use apple sauce.

Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup dried bread crumbs
1/2 cup chopped or grated, peeled apple
1 egg
1 teaspoon onion salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup water
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 (.75 ounce) packet dry brown gravy mix

Directions:
In a large bowl, combine ground beef with chopped apple,
bread crumbs, egg and onion salt. Divide into 18 to 20 meatballs.
Roll each one between your hands to shape into a ball.
Heat a large skillet and add oil.
Cook the meatballs until browned; pour off fat.
Stir in water, brown sugar and gravy mix.
Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.