Best Bavarian Meatballs Recipes

BAVARIAN STYLE 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.

SLOW-COOKER BAVARIAN COCKTAIL MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In 3 or 3 1/2-quart slow cooker, combine meatballs and onion. Sprinkle brown sugar and soup mix over beef and onion. Pour beer over top.
• Cover; cook on Low setting for 5 to 6 hours.
• Just before serving, gently stir mixture to coat meatballs with sauce. Serve with toothpicks. Meatballs can be held on Low setting for up to 1 hour.

BAVARIAN MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Transfer to a large bowl; add bread crumbs, milk, mustard, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into six meatballs; place in a greased 1-qt. baking dish. , Preheat oven to 350°. In a small saucepan, combine mushrooms, gingersnap crumbs, water, brown sugar and bouillon. Cook and stir over low heat for 2-3 minutes or until thickened. , Pour over meatballs. Cover and bake 25 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.

BAVARIAN MEATBALLS AND CABBAGE

Steps:

• In bowl, mix throughly beef, bread crumbs, egg, 1/4 tsp caraway and salt.
• Shape into 16 meatballs.
• In skillet, brown meatballs in the shortening, pour off fat.
• Blend soup, water, cream cheese and remaining caraway, add to skillet. Add celery and carrot to skillet.
• Cover and cook over low heat 5 minute.
• Add cabbage and green pepper, cook 15 minutes or until cabbage is tender. Stir occasionally.

CROCKPOT BAVARIAN MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Combine the meatballs, onion, brown sugar, soup mix and beer in a 3-1/2 quart crockpot. Cover and cook on LO for 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 hours or until heated through.
• To make the sandwiches: Place 6 meatballs on each bun bottom. Sprinkle each sandwich with 1/4 cup cheese. Place on baking sheets. Broil 4-6 inches from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Cover each with bun top.

BAVARIAN MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a skillet, saute' onion in butter until tender.
• Transfer to a bowl; add the torn bread, milk, mustard, salt and pepper.
• Add beef and mix well.
• Shape into (about 29) 1-1/4 inch size meatballs.
• Place meatballs in a greased 2-1/2 quart rectangular baking dish.
• In a small saucepan, add the mushrooms, crushed gingersnaps, water, brown sugar and bouillon granules.
• Bring to a boil over medium heat, (stirring constantly) until sauce is slightly thickened.
• Pour sauce over meatballs.
• Cover, and bake 35 minutes in a 350 degree oven.
• Note: I used Stauffer's Original Recipe Ginger Snaps, but you can also use the Rippin Good Brand. Each cookie is about 2-1/4 inch in size.

BAVARIAN MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a 3-qt slow cooker, combine the meatballs, onion, brown sugar, soup mix and beer.
• Cover and cook on low for 3 1/2-4 1/2 hours or until heated through.
• Serve with toothpicks for an appetizer.
• For sandwiches, place six meatballs on each bun bottom.
• Sprinkle sandwiches with 1/4 cup of cheese. Place on baking sheets.
• Broil 4-6 inches from heat for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Replace bun tops.

SPAETZLE WITH BAVARIAN MEATBALLS

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.

SLOW COOKER BAVARIAN COCKTAIL MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In 3 or 3 1/2-quart slow cooker, combine meatballs and onion. Sprinkle brown sugar and soup mix over beef and onion. Pour beer over top.
• Cover; cook on Low setting for 5 to 6 hours.
• Just before serving, gently stir mixture to coat meatballs with sauce. Serve with toothpicks. Meatballs can be held on Low setting for up to 1 hour.