German Meatballs

Name: German Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. lean ground beef; 1 egg, beaten; 3/4 c. soft bread crumbs; 1 3/4 c. water, divided; 1/4 c. chopped onion; 1/2 tsp. salt; dash of pepper; 2 beef bouillon cubes; 1/2 c. broken gingersnaps; 1/3 c. brown sugar; 1/4 c. raisins; 2 1/2 tsp. lemon juice; cooked noodles

Eats Now Editorial Team · 556 kcal · Meat & Poultry

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German Meatballs – a delicious recipe with lean ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, water, onion, salt. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Meat & Poultry

Servings: persons

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 egg, beaten
3/4 c. soft bread crumbs
1 3/4 c. water, divided
1/4 c. chopped onion
1/2 tsp. salt
dash of pepper
2 beef bouillon cubes
1/2 c. broken gingersnaps
1/3 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. raisins
2 1/2 tsp. lemon juice
cooked noodles

1
Combine beef, egg, crumbs, 1/4 cup water, onion, salt and pepper.
2
Shape into 1 1/2-inch balls.
3
Set aside.
4
In large skillet bring remaining water to a boil.
5
Add bouillon, sugar, raisins, lemon juice and gingersnaps.
6
Stir thoroughly.
7
Add meatballs to skillet.
8
Simmer until cooked, about 20 minutes. Serve with noodles.

556

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. lean ground beef, 1 egg, beaten, 3/4 c. soft bread crumbs, 1 3/4 c. water, divided, and more.

Yes, German Meatballs 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
556 kcal
Category
Meat & Poultry

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