Best 6 German Bavarian Meatball Stew Recipes

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Bavarian Meatball Stew, a hearty and flavorful dish from the heart of Germany, is a culinary delight that tantalizes taste buds with its rich flavors and comforting warmth. Originating in the picturesque region of Bavaria, this traditional stew showcases the perfect harmony of succulent meatballs swimming in a luscious gravy, accompanied by an array of vegetables and herbs. Each bite promises a burst of savory goodness, making it a beloved dish among locals and food enthusiasts alike. As you embark on this culinary journey, let us guide you through the steps to create an unforgettable Bavarian Meatball Stew that will transport your taste buds to the charming streets of Bavaria.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BAVARIAN STEW



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This dish has delighted guests as well as family. I don't remember where this recipe came from, but it has been a family favorite for many years. It's an excellent German dish, similar to sauerbraten, but you don't have to marinate the meat for several days. The meat is very flavorful and tender.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 pound beef stew meat, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 tablespoon canola oil
1-1/4 cups beef broth
1/3 cup thinly sliced onion
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 to 1/3 cup white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 medium head red cabbage, cut into 2 wedges
1/4 to 1/3 cup crushed gingersnap cookies (about 8 cookies)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook beef in oil until browned; drain. Stir in the broth, onion, bay leaf, caraway seeds and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/4 hours or until meat is almost tender., Combine vinegar and sugar; stir into beef mixture. Place cabbage on top of meat mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 18-22 minutes or until meat and cabbage are tender. , Remove beef and cabbage; keep warm. Discard bay leaf. Stir gingersnaps into cooking liquid; cook and stir until thickened. Stir in beef. Serve with cabbage.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Fat 20g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 701mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

BAVARIAN STYLE MEATBALLS



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These are very good, and very easy; the meatballs are made in cooked in a slow cooker. I sometimes like to add a can of chunk pineapple when I make them, and then I substitute pineapple juice for the water.

Provided by Ter Denlinger

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Meatball Appetizer Recipes

Time 4h5m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 fluid ounces tomato-based chili sauce
1 (16 ounce) can whole cranberry sauce
27 ounces Bavarian-style sauerkraut, undrained
1 cup water
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 (16 ounce) package frozen meatballs

Steps:

  • In a medium size mixing bowl, combine chili sauce, cranberry sauce, sauerkraut, water, and brown sugar. Mix well. Pour sauce and meatballs in a slow cooker, stir.
  • Cook, covered, at a medium temperature for 4 hours. Stir occasionally to coat meatballs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494.4 calories, Carbohydrate 76.7 g, Cholesterol 49.5 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 1953.5 mg, Sugar 54.2 g

BAVARIAN MEATBALL STEW



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"This thick, tangy soup has been one of our favorites ever since my daughter gave me the recipe years ago," says Janice Mitchell of Aurora, Colorado. "It's satisfying any time, but especially wonderful on a chilly evening."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 931mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

GERMAN BAVARIAN MEATBALL STEW



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Make and share this German Bavarian Meatball Stew recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mom2Rose

Categories     Stew

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 , 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.4, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 85.5, Sodium 1647.8, Carbohydrate 22.2, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 6.6, Protein 22.1

SLOW-COOKER BAVARIAN COCKTAIL MEATBALLS



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Take a tip from the hofbrau: beer is a great way to flavor meat, as in these ultra-easy appetizers using frozen meatballs.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 6h5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (1-lb.) pkg. (about 64) frozen cooked meatballs, thawed
1 medium onion, sliced
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons beefy onion soup mix (from 2.2-oz. pkg.)
1 (12-oz.) can beer

Steps:

  • In 3 or 3 1/2-quart slow cooker, combine meatballs and onion. Sprinkle brown sugar and soup mix over beef and onion. Pour beer over top.
  • Cover; cook on Low setting for 5 to 6 hours.
  • Just before serving, gently stir mixture to coat meatballs with sauce. Serve with toothpicks. Meatballs can be held on Low setting for up to 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1/16 of Recipe, Sodium 450 mg, Sugar 5 g

BAVARIAN STEW



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Make and share this Bavarian Stew recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JillAZ

Categories     Stew

Time 2h45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 lbs stewing beef, cut into 1-1/2 inch cubes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups chopped onions
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups beef stock
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons caraway seeds
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 bay leaf
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
6 cups shredded red cabbage
2 apples, peeled, cored and sliced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup hot water
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Brown beef cubes in batches.
  • Place all beef in pot and stir in onions and garlic. Cover and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until onions are soft.
  • Sprinkle flour over meat and cook, stirring for 1 or 2 minutes.
  • Add stock and cook, stirring for about 5 minutes or until smooth and thickened.
  • Stir in vinegar, molasses, brown sugar, caraway seeds, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and bay leaf.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until tender.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper and discard bay leaf.
  • If freezing: Cool. Spoon into freezer containers, seal and label. Freeze for up to 2 months.
  • To serve: Thaw in microwave or fridge. Reheat on stovetop. When hot, serve over egg noodles and top with red cabbage.
  • To make Red Cabbage:.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter. Stir in cabbage, apples and onions. Cover and cook over medium heat for 5-10 minutes or until softened.
  • Stir in water, brown sugar, vinegar and bay leaf. Cook,uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes until veggies are very tender and most of the liquid has evaporated.
  • You can freeze the cabbage in a seperate container and just thaw and reheat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 963.3, Fat 57.2, SaturatedFat 22.5, Cholesterol 167.2, Sodium 804.7, Carbohydrate 67.7, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 47.2, Protein 46.8

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your stew.
  • Brown the meatballs well before adding them to the stew. This will help them to develop a rich flavor and prevent them from falling apart.
  • Simmer the stew for at least 1 hour. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the stew with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.

Conclusion:

German Bavarian Meatball Stew is a hearty, flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its tender meatballs, rich gravy, and fresh herbs, this stew is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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