Best 9 Meatballs With Sauerkraut Recipes

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Expanding your culinary horizons involves exploring diverse and enticing dishes. Among them, meatballs with sauerkraut stand out as a scrumptious combination that tantalizes taste buds. Hailing from various regions, this dish boasts an array of flavors that blend harmoniously. Whether you prefer traditional German recipes or seek innovative twists, this article will guide you through the delectable world of meatballs and sauerkraut.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

GERMAN MEATBALLS WITH SAUERKRAUT



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A hearty stew of German meatballs with sauerkraut, the perfect recipe for cold autumn and winter days.

Provided by Adina

Categories     Stews

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 17

Meatballs:
1 lb mixed ground meat (half pork - half beef, 450 g)
1 onion
2 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 large slice white bread (crust removed, about 60 g/ 2.1 oz)
1 egg
1 tablespoon sweet paprika powder
½ - 1 teaspoon fine sea salt (to taste)
black pepper
Stew:
1.6 lb fresh sauerkraut or 1 large can sauerkraut (700 g, Note)
3 bay leaves
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 cup crème Fraiche/smetana/sour cream (200 g)
fine sea salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Soak the white bread for a couple of minutes in cold water.
  • Mix: Chop the onions very finely and grate the garlic. Mix the ground meat with the chopped onions and the garlic. Squeeze the soaked bread and add it to the mixture. Add the parsley, sweet paprika powder, the lightly beaten egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  • Form small meatballs about the size of a walnut, and set them aside.
  • Combine: Place the sauerkraut in a larger pot with the tomato paste, bay leaves, and sugar. Add enough water to almost cover the sauerkraut. Bring to a boil. Turn the heat down and add the meatballs.
  • Simmer: Cover the pot tightly and simmer everything for about 20 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through, stirring from time to time and taking care not to break the meatballs. Add a little more water if you feel that too much of it has evaporated. I added about ½ cup more during the cooking time but not all at once. At the end of the cooking time, at least half of the water should have cooked away.
  • Add the crème fraiche, smetana, or sour cream. Stir carefully. Adjust the taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately or reheat the stew.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /6 of the dish, Calories 434 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 30 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 142 mg, Sodium 1306 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 7 g, UnsaturatedFat 12 g

PORCUPINE MEATBALLS IN SAUERKRAUT



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Provided by Damaris Phillips

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon unrefined coconut oil
1 small yellow onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 pound ground beef (85/15)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 large egg
1/4 cup uncooked instant rice
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
Kosher salt and coarsely ground black pepper
Kosher salt and coarsely ground black pepper
One 15-ounce can tomato sauce
1 cup drained sauerkraut
1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Heat 1 teaspoon coconut oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onions and saute until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • In a large bowl, combine the beef, onions, garlic, egg, rice, breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper and stir until well combined. Scoop the meatballs using a 2-tablespoon or 1-ounce scoop and put on a plate or baking sheet until ready to sear. You should have about 20 meatballs.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon coconut oil in the Dutch oven over medium heat and working in batches, brown the meatballs, about 2 minutes on each side. Remove from the pot and drain the fat.
  • Return the Dutch oven to medium heat, add the tomato sauce and scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Stir in the sauerkraut, Italian seasoning and salt and pepper, to taste. Put the meatballs into the sauce in one layer. Turn the heat to medium low, cover and simmer until meatballs are no longer pink on the inside and the rice is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

CRANBERRY SAUERKRAUT MEATBALLS



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I tried these meatballs at a birthday party for a friend, and now I make them all the time. They are super easy to make and perfect for a potluck or a Sunday afternoon football game. -Lisa Castelli, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 4h15m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 can (14 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
1 bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 package (32 ounces) frozen fully cooked home-style meatballs, thawed
Minced chives, optional

Steps:

  • In a 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the cranberry sauce, sauerkraut, chili sauce and brown sugar. Stir in meatballs. Cover and cook on low until heated through, 4-5 hours. If desired, top with chives to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 250mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SAUERKRAUT MEATBALLS



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This zesty recipe is a great way to pep up a party! The hot pork sausage and sauerkraut make terrific-tasting meatballs, and the mustard dipping sauce is a nice complement. -Christine Batts, Murray, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 pound bulk spicy pork sausage
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 can (14 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed, drained and finely chopped
2 tablespoons plus 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs, divided
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1/4 cup whole milk
Oil for deep-fat frying
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender; drain. Stir in sauerkraut and 2 tablespoons bread crumbs; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, parsley, mustard, garlic salt and pepper; stir into sauerkraut mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight. , Shape into 3/4-in. balls; roll in flour. In a small bowl, beat eggs and milk. Dip meatballs into egg mixture, then roll in remaining bread crumbs. In an electric skillet, heat 2 in. of oil to 375°. Fry meatballs until golden brown; drain. Combine mayonnaise and mustard; serve with meatballs. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts :

MEATBALLS WITH SAUERKRAUT



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Make and share this Meatballs with Sauerkraut recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SweetSueAl

Categories     Meat

Time 6h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs ground beef
3 eggs
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 envelope dry onion soup mix (I use lipton)
1 (16 ounce) can sauerkraut
1 cup light brown sugar
1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
1 (12 ounce) jar chili sauce
1 (12 ounce) jar water

Steps:

  • ---------Formeatballs---------.
  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, mix well.
  • Make meatballs small, place in a roasting pan or 13X9 casserole dish.
  • ------ForSauce----------.
  • Combine sauce ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Pour over meatballs.
  • Bake at 350, uncovered for 2 hours.
  • When I make these ahead of time, I reheat in a crockpot on high for 4 hours, but make extra sauce to keep them moist and delicious.

GERMAN MEATBALLS WITH SAUERKRAUT



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The original version of this recipe came from A Taste of Country cookbook. Prep time includes setting time for meatballs to chill.

Provided by Toby Jermain

Categories     Meat

Time 2h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/4 lbs lean ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
3/4 cup fine dry breadcrumb
3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (more to taste)
1 teaspoon garlic granules
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup milk
2 -3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 (32 ounce) jar sauerkraut, undrained,not canned if avoidable
water or white wine, as needed
additional chopped parsley (to garnish) (optional)
hot buttered boiled potato, as accompaniment

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef and pork, onion, breadcrumbs, parsley, salt, pepper, garlic, Worcestershire, egg, and milk.
  • Shape into 1½" to 2" meatballs, and chill until set.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet, and brown the meatballs on all sides.
  • Remove meatballs, and drain fat from pan, leaving browned bits in bottom.
  • Add sauerkraut and juice to skillet, and top with meatballs.
  • Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until meatballs are done.
  • Add water or wine if necessary to keep sauerkraut moist.
  • Sprinkle with parsley for garnish.
  • Serve with buttered boiled potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.6, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 135.1, Sodium 1863.3, Carbohydrate 19.8, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 4.6, Protein 33.9

SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS III



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Slow cooked sweet and sour meatballs with a twist. These meatballs sound strange, but become addicting. They give new meaning to sweet & sour! Enjoy!

Provided by JOYJENSEN

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Meatball Appetizer Recipes

Time 3h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (16 ounce) can sauerkraut
1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
3 pounds small meatballs

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix sauerkraut, jellied cranberry sauce, brown sugar and spaghetti sauce.
  • Place meatballs in a slow cooker set to low. Cover with the sauerkraut mixture. Cook 3 to 4 hours, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.3 calories, Carbohydrate 34.9 g, Cholesterol 94.6 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 19.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 476.6 mg, Sugar 25.3 g

SAUERKRAUT AND CRANBERRY MEATBALLS RECIPE



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Provided by pksites

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 pounds lean ground beef
2 (2.4-ounce) packages dry onion soup mix
1 1/2 cups dry bread crumbs, soaked in 1 1/2 cups water
3 large eggs
1 (16-ounce) package refrigerated sauerkraut, drained
1 (16-ounce) can whole cranberry sauce
1 (12-ounce) bottle chili sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 cup water

Steps:

  • In mixing bowl combine ground beef, soup mix, prepared bread crumbs and eggs. Mix well and form into 2-inch diameter meat balls. Place in a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan Meanwhile, combine sauerkraut, cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar and water in medium sauce pan; bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Pour sauerkraut mixture over meatballs and bake, uncovered, at 350°F (175°C) for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

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

Savory Meatball and Sauerkraut Feast: Culinary Delights and Essential Techniques

Discover a culinary journey of flavors and textures with this delectable combination of juicy, succulent Meatballs enveloped in tangy, aromatic Sauerkraut. Detailed tips and tricks to achieve culinary excellence: Meatball Mastery: - Selecting the right ground meat plays a key role. Opt for a combination of ground chuck and ground veal for a rich, flavorful experience. - Employ a gentle touch when working with the meat mixture. Over-kneading can result in tough Meatballs. - Embrace the symphony of herbs and spices to create a harmonious balance of flavors. Parsley, thyme, and a hint of nutmeg are your aromatic allies. - Craft a golden crust to lock in luscious juices. Pan-sear your Meatballs until they bask in a delightful golden-bronze embrace. Savor the Essence of Sauerkraut: - Opt for well-fermented Sauerkraut to enhance the depth of flavors. Its tangy, briny characteristics will harmonize perfectly with the Meatballs. - Consider a splash of white wine to add an ethereal touch of acidity, enhancing the overall taste experience. - Simmer your Sauerkraut with love, allowing it to absorb the aromatic embrace of juniper berries and carAWAY seeds. Conclusion: A Taste Symphony Awaits This delightful union of Meatballs and Sauerkraut beckons you to indulge in a symphony of flavors and textures. With careful attention to ingredients, techniques, and the harmonious blending of seasonings, you can create a culinary masterpiece that will leave taste buds tingling with joy. Embrace the culinary journey, experiment with taste sensations, and savor the delicious creation that awaits. Bon appétit!

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