Taste Of Home German Meatballs Food

GERMAN MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine first 10 ingredients; shape into 18 meatballs, 2 in. each. Heat the oil in a skillet; brown the meatballs. Remove meatballs and drain fat. Spoon sauerkraut into skillet; top with meatballs. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through, adding water if necessary. Sprinkle with parsley. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meatball mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, stirring gently.

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.

GERMAN MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together, except bread crumbs.
• Roll mixture into whatever size balls that you would want.
• Then roll the balls in bread crumbs and the cook in oil, until browned.

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.

GERMAN MEATBALLS WITH CREAM DILL GRAVY

Steps:

• Combine beef, breadcrumbs, water, onions, egg, 1 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and pepper in a large bowl; mix lightly.
• Shape into 24 meatballs. Place on a jelly-roll pan. Bake in a hot oven (400°) for 15 minutes, or until browned.
• Meanwhile, heat butter in a medium-size saucepan. Add flour; cook until bubbly.
• Remove from heat; gradually stir in milk until smooth.
• Return to heat; cook until thickened, stirring constantly.
• Stir in dill and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• Spoon over meatballs.
• Serve with hot buttered noodles, if you wish.

GERMAN MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, combine first 10 ingredients shape into 18 meatballs, 2 in. each. Heat the oil in a skillet brown the meatballs. Remove meatballs and drain fat. Spoon sauerkraut into skillet top with meatballs. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until meatballs are done. Add water if necessary. Sprinkle with parsley.© Copyright Reiman Publications, 1993-1997

GERMAN MEATBALLS WITH SAUERKRAUT

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef and pork, onion, breadcrumbs, parsley, salt, pepper, garlic, Worcestershire, egg, and milk.
• Shape into 1½" to 2" meatballs, and chill until set.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet, and brown the meatballs on all sides.
• Remove meatballs, and drain fat from pan, leaving browned bits in bottom.
• Add sauerkraut and juice to skillet, and top with meatballs.
• Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until meatballs are done.
• Add water or wine if necessary to keep sauerkraut moist.
• Sprinkle with parsley for garnish.
• Serve with buttered boiled potatoes.

GERMAN BAVARIAN MEATBALL STEW

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients.
• Crumble beef over mixture and mix well.
• Shape into 1-in. balls.
• Place on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan.
• Bake at 400° for 15 minutes; drain.
• Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients.
• Add meatballs.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
• Discard bay leaf before serving.