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 -inch piece bay leaf; 1 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. pepper; 1 cup coarsely chopped onion; 1 lb. German sausages; 3 tbsp. all purpose flour; 3 tbsp. cold water; 1/4 tsp. sugar; 1/2 cup cider vinegar; 2 tbsp. bread crumbs; 1 lb. lean ground beef; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. pepper; 1/4 tsp. sage; 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp. fine dry bread crumbs; 1 egg

Servings: persons

4 cups water
6 whole allspice
2 -inch piece bay leaf
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 cup coarsely chopped onion
1 lb. German sausages
3 tbsp. all purpose flour
3 tbsp. cold water
1/4 tsp. sugar
1/2 cup cider vinegar
2 tbsp. bread crumbs
1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. sage
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. fine dry bread crumbs
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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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups water, 6 whole allspice, 2 -inch piece bay leaf, 1 tsp. 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.

German Sausage and Meatballs (Sauerklopse)

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