Best 7 Spaetzle With Bavarian Meatballs Recipes

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Spaetzle with Bavarian meatballs is a classic German dish that is both hearty and flavorful. The spaetzle, which are small, dumpling-like noodles, are made from a simple dough of flour, eggs, and milk. The meatballs are made from a mixture of ground beef, pork, and veal, and are seasoned with a variety of herbs and spices. The dish is typically served with a rich, savory gravy, and is often accompanied by a side of red cabbage or sauerkraut. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to make this delicious dish at home, including how to make the spaetzle from scratch, as well as tips for making the perfect meatballs.

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

GERMAN SPAETZLE DUMPLINGS



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Traditional German dumplings. You can also mince a few pieces of bacon in a pan, and heat the cooked spaetzle in the bacon drippings-only omit the butter, if preparing recipe with bacon.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Dumpling Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup milk
2 eggs
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 pinch freshly ground white pepper
½ teaspoon salt
1 gallon hot water
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Mix together flour, salt, white pepper, and nutmeg. Beat eggs well, and add alternately with the milk to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
  • Press dough through spaetzle maker, or a large holed sieve or metal grater.
  • Drop a few at a time into simmering liquid. Cook 5 to 8 minutes. Drain well.
  • Saute cooked spaetzle in butter or margarine. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.9 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 268.6 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

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

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.

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

SPAETZLE WITH BAVARIAN MEATBALLS



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Number Of Ingredients 23

Meatballs:
1 pound ground beef
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons bread crumbs dry
2 tablespoons onions minced
2 tablespoons parsley minced fresh
1 teaspoon summer savory dried, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 egg lightly beaten
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
* See note below.
2 tablespoons butter real
1/2 cup onion chopped
1 cup mushrooms sliced fresh
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups beef broth
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons capers drained
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
* See note below.
* Part two.
3 eggs

Steps:

  • * In a medium bowl, blend all ingredients except oil. Shape into 1-inch meatballs. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet. Add 1/3 of the meatballs sauté, shaking pan frequently while browning to keep meatballs from sticking. Use remaining oil as needed. Remove with a slotted spoon when cooked repeat until all are browned. Keep meatballs in a warm oven. Sauce: * Heat butter in a saucepan add onion and mushrooms. Sauté over medium heat until golden. Remove from pan with a slotted spoon set aside. Over medium heat, add flour to butter remaining in pan stir and cook for 3 minutes. Add beef broth and bring to boil. Cook, stirring, over medium-high heat until thickened, about 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in onion-mushroom mixture, sour cream, and capers. Heat to just under boiling. Add salt and pepper to taste. Spaetzle:*In a bowl, beat eggs, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup water, and flour together until well-blended. Melt butter or margarine in a deep skillet place in a warm oven to hold for cooked spaetzle. Add 1 tablespoon salt and oil to boiling water. Grease the inside of a colander with vegetable shortening. Place colander in the saucepan so it is 2 inches above boiling water. Spoon 1/4 cup batter into colander force through holes with a rubber scraper so the spaetzle will fall into the water below. When spaetzle floats to the surface, count to 10 and remove with a slotted spoon. Place cooked spaetzle into skillet in oven to keep warm. Continue cooking spaetzle until all batter is used.Garnish:*To assemble: Mound hot meatballs in the center of a large heated platter surround with spaetzle and garnish with cherry tomatoes and parsley sprigs. Serve sauce separately.Note: Spaetzle will keep refrigerated, covered for 3 to 4 days.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

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

SPAETZLE WITH BAVARIAN MEATBALLS



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Number Of Ingredients 23

Meatballs:
1 pound ground beef
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons bread crumbs dry
2 tablespoons onions minced
2 tablespoons parsley minced fresh
1 teaspoon summer savory dried, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 egg lightly beaten
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
* See note below.
2 tablespoons butter real
1/2 cup onion chopped
1 cup mushrooms sliced fresh
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups beef broth
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons capers drained
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
* See note below.
* Part two.
3 eggs

Steps:

  • * In a medium bowl, blend all ingredients except oil. Shape into 1-inch meatballs. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet. Add 1/3 of the meatballs sauté, shaking pan frequently while browning to keep meatballs from sticking. Use remaining oil as needed. Remove with a slotted spoon when cooked repeat until all are browned. Keep meatballs in a warm oven. Sauce: * Heat butter in a saucepan add onion and mushrooms. Sauté over medium heat until golden. Remove from pan with a slotted spoon set aside. Over medium heat, add flour to butter remaining in pan stir and cook for 3 minutes. Add beef broth and bring to boil. Cook, stirring, over medium-high heat until thickened, about 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in onion-mushroom mixture, sour cream, and capers. Heat to just under boiling. Add salt and pepper to taste. Spaetzle:*In a bowl, beat eggs, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup water, and flour together until well-blended. Melt butter or margarine in a deep skillet place in a warm oven to hold for cooked spaetzle. Add 1 tablespoon salt and oil to boiling water. Grease the inside of a colander with vegetable shortening. Place colander in the saucepan so it is 2 inches above boiling water. Spoon 1/4 cup batter into colander force through holes with a rubber scraper so the spaetzle will fall into the water below. When spaetzle floats to the surface, count to 10 and remove with a slotted spoon. Place cooked spaetzle into skillet in oven to keep warm. Continue cooking spaetzle until all batter is used.Garnish:*To assemble: Mound hot meatballs in the center of a large heated platter surround with spaetzle and garnish with cherry tomatoes and parsley sprigs. Serve sauce separately.Note: Spaetzle will keep refrigerated, covered for 3 to 4 days.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

  • To make the spätzle, you can use a spätzle maker or a colander with large holes. If using a spätzle maker, follow the manufacturer's instructions. If using a colander, place the colander over a large pot of boiling salted water. Hold a spoon over the colander and pour the spätzle batter onto the spoon. Use the spoon to scrape the batter into the boiling water. Repeat until all the batter is used up.
  • To make the Bavarian meatballs, mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl. Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Brown the meatballs in a large skillet over medium heat. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
  • To make the sauce, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened. Stir in the meatballs and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • To serve, place a serving of spätzle on a plate. Top with meatballs and sauce. Serve immediately.

Conclusion:

Spätzle with Bavarian meatballs is a delicious and hearty German dish. The spätzle is soft and chewy, the meatballs are flavorful, and the sauce is rich and creamy. This dish is perfect for a cold winter day or a special occasion. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make this dish at home.

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