German Meat Balls

Name: German Meat Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb. ground beef; 2 slices bread; 2 medium onions, grated; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; dash of pepper; 1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar; 3/4 c. raisins; 3 1/2 c. drained sauerkraut; 8 gingersnaps; 2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce

Eats Now Editorial Team · 875 kcal · Meat & Poultry

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German Meat Balls – a delicious recipe with ground beef, bread, onions, salt, pepper, brown sugar. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Meat & Poultry

Servings: persons

2 lb. ground beef
2 slices bread
2 medium onions, grated
1 1/2 tsp. salt
dash of pepper
1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 c. raisins
3 1/2 c. drained sauerkraut
8 gingersnaps
2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce

1
Combine beef, bread, half onion, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and pepper.
2
Mold into balls.
3
In Dutch oven, combine remaining onion, sugar, raisins, kraut, gingersnaps and tomato sauce.
4
Add meat balls; simmer for 1 1/2 hours.

875

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb. ground beef, 2 slices bread, 2 medium onions, grated, 1 1/2 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, German Meat Balls 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
875 kcal
Category
Meat & Poultry

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