Drinka'S Sarma - Meat Balls In Sauerkraut Recipe

Name: Drinka'S Sarma - Meat Balls In Sauerkraut
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1,6 kg sauerkraut in whole (leaves are used to roll the meat in them); 600 g grounded beef; 1 big onion; 1/2 garlic (3-5 cloves); 1 tee-spoon full of grounded sweet peppers; 1/2 tee-spoon full black pepper; 1 tee-spoon full salt (or vegetarian insant soup powder); 2 spoons oil (sun-flower); 4 spoons hot water; 1,5 espresso-cup (small cup) rice; 200 g smoke-dried meet (pork or beef) or bacon; pot of hot water; Additional ingredients if you wish:; 100g grounded pork; 200ml mashed tomatoes

Servings: persons

1,6 kg sauerkraut in whole (leaves are used to roll the meat in them)
600 g grounded beef
1 big onion
1/2 garlic (3-5 cloves)
1 tee-spoon full of grounded sweet peppers
1/2 tee-spoon full black pepper
1 tee-spoon full salt (or vegetarian insant soup powder)
2 spoons oil (sun-flower)
4 spoons hot water
1,5 espresso-cup (small cup) rice
200 g smoke-dried meet (pork or beef) or bacon
pot of hot water
Additional ingredients if you wish:
100g grounded pork
200ml mashed tomatoes

1
Wash sauerkraut with water and cut off the thick wooden inner part of the leaves.
2
Fill mass: Mix other ingredients except for smoke-dried meet in a bowl, until it gets the consistency of light dough.
3
Take 2 spoonfulls of fill mass and roll into a sauerkraut leaf. staple all the rolls in a large pot. put the smoke-dried meet inbetween. cover with one or two spare leaves.
4
Pour in hot water until all rolls are covered. Cover with a plate, so that rolls are always covered with water.
5
Leave to cook slowly and on small fire for 30 mins.
6
Additional instruction:
7
Add mashed potatoes if you wish.
8
Cook additional 10-15 mins.

1287

kcal

Calories

100

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1,6 kg sauerkraut in whole (leaves are used to roll the meat in them), 600 g grounded beef, 1 big onion, 1/2 garlic (3-5 cloves), and more.

Yes, Drinka'S Sarma - Meat Balls In Sauerkraut falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Drinka'S Sarma - Meat Balls In Sauerkraut

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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