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.

Charity Martha
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I wasn't a fan of these meatballs. I found them to be a bit too dry and bland. I would not recommend this recipe.


badiieeyy rele
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Overall, I thought these meatballs were very good. The gravy was especially flavorful. I would definitely make them again.


Steven Prouty
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These meatballs were a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt next time.


Axel Garcia
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I love the flavor of these meatballs. The gravy is also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Raja Akram
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I've made these meatballs several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly.


Michael Israel
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These meatballs were a little too dry for my taste. I think I would add some more liquid to the gravy next time.


malik masroor
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I'm a beginner cook and I found this recipe to be very easy to follow. The meatballs turned out great and the gravy was delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Nyagah Francis
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I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! The gravy was especially popular.


floyd thomas
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These meatballs were a little bland for my taste, but the gravy was amazing. I would recommend adding some more spices to the meatballs next time.


Rayley Navarro
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I'm not usually a fan of German food, but these meatballs changed my mind. They were so delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making them again.


ghadeer sahawneh
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These meatballs were a hit with my family! The gravy was so flavorful and the meatballs were perfectly tender. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


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