German Sausage And Meatballs (Sauerklopse) Recipe

Name: German Sausage And Meatballs (Sauerklopse)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 6 whole allspice; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup coarsely chopped onion; 1 lb German sausages; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons cold water; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 cup cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs; MEATBALLS FOR SAUERKLOPSE; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon sage; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon fine dry breadcrumb; 1 egg

Servings: persons

4 cups water
6 whole allspice
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup coarsely chopped onion
1 lb German sausages
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons cold water
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
MEATBALLS FOR SAUERKLOPSE
1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon sage
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon fine dry breadcrumb
1 egg

1
FOR THE SAUERKLOPSE: In a large kettle combine water, allspice, bay leaf, salt, pepper, and chopped onion.
2
Bring to a boil and simmer 5 minutes.
3
Add sausage and simmer for about 20 minutes.
4
Make meatballs.
5
Add meatballs and continue to simmer for 15 minutes.
6
Blend 3 Tablespoons flour and 3 Tablespoons cold water together and stir into the stew.
7
Add sugar and vinegar.
8
Bring back to simmering, stirring constantly.
9
Add bread crumbs and simmer about 5 more minutes.
10
Serve with boiled potatoes or noodles.
11
FOR THE MEATBALLS: Mix together ground beef, salt, and pepper.
12
Rub sage and mix into ground beef along with flour and bread crumbs.
13
Beat egg slightly and mix thoroughly into ground beef mixture.
14
Shape into balls about 1 inch in diameter.

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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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups water, 6 whole allspice, 2 bay leaves, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, German Sausage And Meatballs (Sauerklopse) 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.

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German Sausage And Meatballs (Sauerklopse)

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