Best 9 German Meatballs Buttermilk Gravy Spatezle Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes can rival the heartwarming appeal of German meatballs buttermilk gravy spätzle. This classic dish, steeped in German tradition, offers a delightful symphony of flavors and textures that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. The succulent meatballs, carefully crafted with a blend of ground beef, pork, and veal, are braised in a rich and flavorful buttermilk gravy, creating a savory and comforting sauce. The spätzle, a type of German egg noodle, adds a soft and chewy element to the dish, perfectly complementing the tender meatballs and velvety gravy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GERMAN MEATBALLS AND GRAVY



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These meatballs are in celebration of my heritage. I love making them for my family especially because they are a quick meal. -Marshelle Greenmyer-Bittner, Lisbon, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 egg
3-1/2 cups milk, divided
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup finely shredded uncooked peeled potatoes
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds ground beef
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Hot mashed potatoes, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the egg, 1/2 cup milk, Worcestershire sauce, shredded potatoes, onion, salt, nutmeg, ginger, allspice and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 48 balls. , In a large skillet over medium heat, cook meatballs in butter in batches until no longer pink; remove and keep warm., Stir flour into drippings until blended; gradually add the remaining milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Return meatballs to the pan; heat through. Serve with mashed potatoes if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 24g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 127mg cholesterol, Sodium 745mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

GERMAN MEATBALLS



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This is one of our favorite main dishes. Because we raise our own pork and beef, the meat we use is always freshly ground. For variety, these meatballs can be cooked with a sweet cream gravy or steamed with tomatoes. But we prefer them with homemade sauerkraut. -Iona Redemer, Calumet, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
3/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 cup 2% milk
2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 can (27 ounces) sauerkraut, undrained
1/3 to 1/2 cup water, optional
Additional snipped parsley

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine first 10 ingredients; shape into 18 meatballs, 2 in. each. Heat the oil in a skillet; brown the meatballs. Remove meatballs and drain fat. Spoon sauerkraut into skillet; top with meatballs. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through, adding water if necessary. Sprinkle with parsley. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meatball mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, stirring gently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 22g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 1636mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

MEATBALLS WITH BUTTERMILK GRAVY



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Posted for ZWT II - Germany This can be served over cooked noodles or Spaetzle. Found in Avons International Cookbook.

Provided by Chabear01

Categories     Meat

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup fine dry breadcrumb
3/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 dash pepper
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 medium onion, sliced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups buttermilk

Steps:

  • Combine egg and milk; stir in bread crumbs, chopped onion, mustard, salt, and pepper. Add meat; mix well. Shape into 30 1 1/2 inch meatballs (I make my meatballs smaller).
  • In large skillet cook meatballs in hot oil, turning often, 25 minutes or until done. Remove Meatballs,reserving 2 tbls dripping.
  • Add to drippings sliced onion; cook till tender. Stir together flour, 1/4 tsp salt, and buttermilk; add to skillet. Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly.
  • Reduce heat. Return meatballs to skillet. Cook 2 minutes.
  • Serve over hot cooked noodles or spaetzle.

GERMAN MEATBALLS AND SPAETZLE



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This is a recipe that was made for years - the german side - was the spaetzel and Im not sure that there really is something that is called german meatballs but this was the recipe - so I guess they are german - enjoy

Provided by Ravenseyes

Categories     Meat

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 lb ground beef
1 whole egg
1/4 cup fine dry breadcrumb
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 dash black pepper
1 (10 ounce) can beef broth
1 cup diced mushroom
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2-1 teaspoon caraway seed
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 whole eggs, well beaten
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup fine dry breadcrumb
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Begin with the German meatballs: Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and shape into about 24 (1 1/2-inch round) meatballs. Brown the meatballs in a large skillet over medium heat, making sure to drain well as you cook the meaty mixture. Add beef broth, mushrooms, and onion. Simmer, covered, for about 30 minutes.
  • In a small mixing bowl, blend sour cream, flour, and caraway seed. Add to the simmering broth and meatballs.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 8 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the spaetzle by sifting together the flour and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add the eggs and milk and beat well. Place in a coarse-sieved colander and sieve (pushing the batter through the holes of the colander) directly over a rapidly boiling pot of lightly salted water. Cook for about 5 minutes, drain.
  • Sprinkle spaetzle with a mixture of fine breadcrumbs, garlic powder and melted butter.
  • Place a large portion of the spaetzle on a serving platter and hollow out a well in the center. Spoon meatballs and sauce in the center of the spaetzle and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.5, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 134.1, Sodium 743, Carbohydrate 33.3, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.2, Protein 19.4

GERMAN MEATBALLS WITH SPAETZLE



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A couple of shortcuts make this recipe extra quick and easy. Use frozen meatballs and dried spaetzle and your work is cut in half. Spaetzle, traditional German dumplings, and caraway seeds give good German flavor to this delicious dish. Recipe from BH&G.

Provided by Lorraine of AZ

Categories     Meat

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (10 1/2 ounce) box dried spaetzle noodles
16 ounces frozen meatballs (32 balls)
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
1 (4 ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1/2 cup chopped onion
8 ounces sour cream
2 tablespoons flour
1/2-1 teaspoon caraway seed
chopped parsley (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Cook spaetzle according to package directions. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, in a saucepan combine the meatballs, broth, mushroom pieces, and chopped onion. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, combine, stirring well, the sour cream, flour, and caraway seeds. Stir into meatballs mixture. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook one minute longer.
  • Spoon meatballs over the spaetzle and garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.6, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 27.3, Sodium 922.8, Carbohydrate 9.1, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.6, Protein 5.7

RUTH'S GERMAN BOILED MEATBALLS AND GRAVY



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This is my Mom's version of German meatballs. Her mother used to make these but of course never used a recipe - she never even had a stove - always used a coal burning stove! Mom kept working on it and used a few more conventional ingredients and came up with this recipe. She always served it over extra-wide egg noodles.

Provided by HokiesMom

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 15-18 meatballs, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 lb ground veal
1/3 lb ground pork
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups boiling water
1/2 cup flour
1 cup cold water

Steps:

  • Mix the veal, pork, beef, egg, 1 teaspoons salt, pepper and onion together thoroughly.
  • Shape mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls.
  • To boiling water, add onion soup mix, bay leaf and 1/2 tsp salt - stir until mixed.
  • Drop meatballs into boiling water; cover pan, reduce heat and simmer for 1/2 hour.
  • Combine flour and cold water to make a thickening agent.
  • Add to simmering meat stock and bring back to a boil.
  • Boil one minute uncovered or until gravy is slightly thickened. (If you would like a little more gravy, add a bit more water and thickening agent).
  • Serve over noodles, rice or mashed potatoes.

GERMAN MEATBALLS WITH CREAM DILL GRAVY



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Make and share this German Meatballs With Cream Dill Gravy recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ElaineAnn

Categories     Meat

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs ground round
1 cup soft breadcrumbs (2 slices)
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup minced green onion
1 egg
2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or 2 teaspoons dill weed

Steps:

  • Combine beef, breadcrumbs, water, onions, egg, 1 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and pepper in a large bowl; mix lightly.
  • Shape into 24 meatballs. Place on a jelly-roll pan. Bake in a hot oven (400°) for 15 minutes, or until browned.
  • Meanwhile, heat butter in a medium-size saucepan. Add flour; cook until bubbly.
  • Remove from heat; gradually stir in milk until smooth.
  • Return to heat; cook until thickened, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in dill and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • Spoon over meatballs.
  • Serve with hot buttered noodles, if you wish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.7, Fat 34.5, SaturatedFat 15.7, Cholesterol 147.5, Sodium 1009.3, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.5, Protein 24.3

GERMAN MEATBALLS WITH GINGERSNAP GRAVY



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This recipe was one of my mother's favorites, and now my family enjoys it as well. The beauty of this recipe is that the meatballs need not be browned. The gingersnaps are what gives the gravy its rich taste. I have, at times, substituted fresh ground turkey for the beef, and it works just as well.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large egg, beaten
3/4 cup soft bread crumbs
1-3/4 cups water, divided
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 beef bouillon cubes
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup raisins
2-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 cup coarsely crushed gingersnaps (about 10 cookies)
Cooked noodles

Steps:

  • Combine the egg, bread crumbs, 1/4 cup water, onion, salt and pepper; crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 2-1/2-in. balls., In a large skillet, bring remaining water to a boil. Add bouillon, brown sugar, raisins, lemon juice and gingersnaps. Stir until thoroughly combined. Add meatballs to skillet. Simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Stir occasionally. Serve with noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 985mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

MEATBALLS WITH SPAETZLE



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This is our children's favorite meal...they've dubbed it a "must make" menu item during college vacations. It never fails to earn compliments and recipe requests. - Paula Karcavich, Lemont, Illinois.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 large egg
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
Dash pepper
1 pound ground beef
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed beef broth, undiluted
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 cup sour cream
HOMEMADE SPAETZLE:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup milk
2 quarts water or beef broth

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble beef over the mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. , In a skillet, brown meatballs; drain. Add broth, mushrooms and onion. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Combine the flour, caraway seeds and sour cream until smooth; stir into meatball mixture. Cook over low heat until heated through and thickened, about 10 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the flour, salt, eggs and milk. Let stand for 5 minutes. In a large saucepan, bring water or broth to a rapid boil. Place spaetzle batter in a colander or spaetzle press. Holding over the boiling liquid, press batter through holds of colander. Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until tender; drain. Serve meatballs and sauce over spaetzle.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 692 calories, Fat 28g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 264mg cholesterol, Sodium 1811mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 40g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of meats for your meatballs. This will give them a more complex flavor. Good options include ground beef, pork, lamb, and veal.
  • Don't overmix the meatball mixture. Overmixing will make the meatballs tough.
  • Brown the meatballs before cooking them in the gravy. This will help to keep them moist and flavorful.
  • Make sure the gravy is flavorful. A good gravy will make all the difference in the taste of your dish.
  • Use fresh ingredients whenever possible. This will give your dish the best flavor.

Conclusion:

German meatballs with buttermilk gravy and späetzle is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The meatballs are moist and flavorful, the gravy is rich and creamy, and the späetzle is light and fluffy. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table. Note: This article also includes a recipe for making your own späetzle. Spätzle is a type of German egg noodle that is similar to pasta. If you don't have time to make your own späetzle, you can use store-bought egg noodles instead.

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