Gingersnap Meatballs Food

TANGY AND SWEET MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the eggs, onion, bread crumbs and salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. , In a large skillet, brown meatballs in batches in oil. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish., In a large saucepan, combine the sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until cookie crumbs are dissolved. Pour over meatballs. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.

GERMAN MEATBALLS AND GRAVY

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the egg, 1/2 cup milk, Worcestershire sauce, shredded potatoes, onion, salt, nutmeg, ginger, allspice and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 48 balls. , In a large skillet over medium heat, cook meatballs in butter in batches until no longer pink; remove and keep warm., Stir flour into drippings until blended; gradually add the remaining milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Return meatballs to the pan; heat through. Serve with mashed potatoes if desired.

WEEKNIGHT SAUERBRATEN MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a baking rack on top. Spray the rack with cooking spray.
• Combine ground beef, onion, gingersnap crumbs, water, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Shape into 24 meatballs using a tablespoon-sized cookie scoop. Place the meatballs on the prepared baking rack.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a meat thermometer inserted into the center of a meatball reads 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), 18 to 20 minutes.
• While the meatballs are baking, whisk beef broth, 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons gingersnap crumbs, vinegar, and sugar together in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until gravy thickens, 5 to 10 minutes. Add more gingersnap crumbs for a thicker gravy, or some water for a thinner consistency.
• Stir cooked meatballs and raisins into the gravy. Cover and simmer until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.

GINGERSNAP SWEDISH MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Crush gingersnaps, approximately 20, 2 inch cookies, to make 1 1/4 cups.
• In large bowl, combine crushed gingersnaps with milk and egg.
• Add ground beef, pork, onion, salt, pepper and allspice. Mix well to combine.
• Refrigerate, covered for one hour.
• With moistened hands, shape mixture into meatballs, 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
• Preheat oven to 325.
• In hot butter in large skillet saute meatballs, just enough at one time to cover bottom of skillet, until browned all over. (I have elimanated this step to bake in hot oven until browned).
• Remove to a 2 quart greased (pam) oven proof casserole dish as they brown. Pour off drippings to measure 1/4 cup, adding more butter if necessary.
• Add drippings back to skillet heat and add flour stirring to make a smooth mixture.
• Gradually stir in beef broth and bring mixture to boil, stirring constantly.
• Add garlic, thyme and bay leaf, salt and pepper to taste simmer for 5 minutes for flavors to mingle.
• Pour over meatballs and bake covered one hour.
• Garnish with parsley and serve with noodles.

GERMAN MEATBALLS WITH GINGERSNAP GRAVY

Steps:

• Combine the egg, bread crumbs, 1/4 cup water, onion, salt and pepper; crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 2-1/2-in. balls., In a large skillet, bring remaining water to a boil. Add bouillon, brown sugar, raisins, lemon juice and gingersnaps. Stir until thoroughly combined. Add meatballs to skillet. Simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Stir occasionally. Serve with noodles.

GINGERSNAP MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Combine the first five ingredients.
• Shape into meatballs any size you choose.
• Brown the meatballs in a little vegetable oil.
• Transfer to a baking dish.
• Combine the rest of the ingredients for the sauce.
• Bring to a boil in a sauce pan.
• Pour the sauce over the meatballs and bake@ 350 for 40-45 minutes.

BAVARIAN MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Transfer to a large bowl; add bread crumbs, milk, mustard, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into six meatballs; place in a greased 1-qt. baking dish. , Preheat oven to 350°. In a small saucepan, combine mushrooms, gingersnap crumbs, water, brown sugar and bouillon. Cook and stir over low heat for 2-3 minutes or until thickened. , Pour over meatballs. Cover and bake 25 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.

BAVARIAN MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a skillet, saute' onion in butter until tender.
• Transfer to a bowl; add the torn bread, milk, mustard, salt and pepper.
• Add beef and mix well.
• Shape into (about 29) 1-1/4 inch size meatballs.
• Place meatballs in a greased 2-1/2 quart rectangular baking dish.
• In a small saucepan, add the mushrooms, crushed gingersnaps, water, brown sugar and bouillon granules.
• Bring to a boil over medium heat, (stirring constantly) until sauce is slightly thickened.
• Pour sauce over meatballs.
• Cover, and bake 35 minutes in a 350 degree oven.
• Note: I used Stauffer's Original Recipe Ginger Snaps, but you can also use the Rippin Good Brand. Each cookie is about 2-1/4 inch in size.

BERGIE'S BEST MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Mix together the ground meat, potatoes,onion, salt and Allspice.
• Mix well, use your hands.
• Shape the mixture into Ping Pong sized meatballs.
• Put the Broth and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
• Drop in the meatballs and return to boil.Simmer lightly for 5 minutes.
• Using a slotted spoon remove meatballs and drain on a paper towel.
• Reserve the broth.
• At this point you may store the meatballs and the broth (separately) in your fridge for up to 2 days.
• When you are ready to serve the meatballs melt the butter with the oil in a frypan and brown the meatballs on all sides shaking the pan frequently for even browning.
• Add the reserved broth to the pan and simmer until the meatballs are cooked through.
• If you wish you may add a little flour to thicken the broth.

GINGERSNAP GRAVY

Steps:

• Combine the seasoning mix ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
• Melt the fat and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
• When almost melted, add the onions, celery, and garlic; saute 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in the seasoning mix and cook 5 minutes more, stirring occasionally.
• Add the stock and pan drippings; bring to a boil over high heat and boil rapidly until liquid reduces to about 1 quart, about 25 minutes.
• Then crumble the gingersnaps into the stock mixture and whisk with a metal whisk until they are dissolved.
• Continue cooking 10 minutes, whisking frequently and making sure the gingersnaps are thoroughly dissolved.
• During this time, taste the gravy; if the ginger flavour is not pronounced,m add the 1 tablespoon brown sugar and the 1 teaspoon ginger or add both to taste.
• Strain the gravy.