German Style Meatballs
Many people celebrate Oktoberfest with German food. Here is a family favorite we make for our annual German Dinner at church. Great with Bierocks and/or Spaetzel.
Servings: 10
Calories: 336kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs lean ground beef 80/20 (or ground venison works well, too)
- 1 large egg
- 1 package onion soup mix
- 1 cup bread crumbs or crushed saltine crackers
Cranberry Sauce
- 16 oz sauerkraut drained
- 14 oz whole berry cranberry sauce
- 12 oz chili sauce See Homemade Recipe Here.
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 6 oz water fill half of empty Heinz bottle
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325℉. Gather your ingredients so that you have everything close at hand on the counter or table.
Prepare the Meatballs
- In a large stainless mixing bowl, mix together 2 lbs lean ground beef, 1 large egg, 1 package onion soup mix, and 1 cup bread crumbs .
- Using a medium cookie scoop, shape into small meatballs. Place in an oblong baking pan sprayed with baking spray.
You can also use finely crushed saltine crackers in place of the bread crumbs.
Make the Sauce
- In a separate bowl, mix together 16 oz sauerkraut (drained), 14 oz whole berry cranberry sauce, 12 oz chili sauce, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 6 oz water. Spoon mixture over the meatballs.
- Bake uncovered for 2 hours in preheated oven. Let set for 15 minutes and then turn the meatballs.
- If you're planning to take this to a potluck dinner, you may also opt to place the meatballs in a slow cooker to keep warm on low. Serves 8-10
Nutrition
Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 1365mg | Potassium: 612mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 284IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 4mg
