German Bavarian Meatball Stew Recipe

Name: German Bavarian Meatball Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs; 3 tablespoons dried parsley flakes; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 1/2 lbs ground beef; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans beef broth; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 (14 ounce) can bavarian sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed; 2 medium carrots, sliced; 2 celery ribs, sliced; 1 (1 ounce) envelope onion soup mix; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 bay leaf

Servings: persons

1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans beef broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (14 ounce) can bavarian sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 (1 ounce) envelope onion soup mix
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf

1
In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients.
2
Crumble beef over mixture and mix well.
3
Shape into 1-in. balls.
4
Place on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan.
5
Bake at 400u00b0 for 15 minutes; drain.
6
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients.
7
Add meatballs.
8
Bring to a boil.
9
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
10
Discard bay leaf before serving.

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* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 egg, lightly beaten, 1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs, 3 tablespoons dried parsley flakes, 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice, and more.

Yes, German Bavarian Meatball Stew falls under the Soups & Stews 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!

German Bavarian Meatball Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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