Best Gingersnap Meatballs Recipes

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GERMAN MEATBALLS WITH GINGERSNAP GRAVY



German Meatballs with Gingersnap Gravy image

This recipe was one of my mother's favorites, and now my family enjoys it as well. The beauty of this recipe is that the meatballs need not be browned. The gingersnaps are what gives the gravy its rich taste. I have, at times, substituted fresh ground turkey for the beef, and it works just as well.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large egg, beaten
3/4 cup soft bread crumbs
1-3/4 cups water, divided
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 beef bouillon cubes
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup raisins
2-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 cup coarsely crushed gingersnaps (about 10 cookies)
Cooked noodles

Steps:

  • Combine the egg, bread crumbs, 1/4 cup water, onion, salt and pepper; crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 2-1/2-in. balls., In a large skillet, bring remaining water to a boil. Add bouillon, brown sugar, raisins, lemon juice and gingersnaps. Stir until thoroughly combined. Add meatballs to skillet. Simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Stir occasionally. Serve with noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 985mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

GINGERSNAP MEATBALLS



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The unusual and very tasty sauce for these meatballs contains crushed gingersnaps. This is a scaled down adaptation of a recipe that I found in one of my Taste Of Home magazines. I think it is good served with macaroni and cheese and a crisp salad.

Provided by Harley Seashell Pri

Categories     Meat

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 eggs
1 onion, chopped
3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 lb ground chuck
vegetable oil
1 3/4 cups tomato juice
1/2 cup brown sugar
5 gingersnaps, finely crushed
1/8 cup white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon onion salt

Steps:

  • Combine the first five ingredients.
  • Shape into meatballs any size you choose.
  • Brown the meatballs in a little vegetable oil.
  • Transfer to a baking dish.
  • Combine the rest of the ingredients for the sauce.
  • Bring to a boil in a sauce pan.
  • Pour the sauce over the meatballs and bake@ 350 for 40-45 minutes.

GINGERSNAP SWEDISH MEATBALLS



Gingersnap Swedish Meatballs image

There are alot of swedish meatball recipes but none of them are made with gingersnaps. These are from a garage sale recipe box that my mother picked up. I have not tried yet but am posting here to save so I can try. Hope if you try them you enjoy them. Shirley

Provided by Shirl

Categories     Pork

Time 3h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/4 cups gingersnaps, crushed
1/2 cup milk
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 lb ground lean pork
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
1 1/2 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon thyme
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper
parsley

Steps:

  • Crush gingersnaps, approximately 20, 2 inch cookies, to make 1 1/4 cups.
  • In large bowl, combine crushed gingersnaps with milk and egg.
  • Add ground beef, pork, onion, salt, pepper and allspice. Mix well to combine.
  • Refrigerate, covered for one hour.
  • With moistened hands, shape mixture into meatballs, 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
  • Preheat oven to 325.
  • In hot butter in large skillet saute meatballs, just enough at one time to cover bottom of skillet, until browned all over. (I have elimanated this step to bake in hot oven until browned).
  • Remove to a 2 quart greased (pam) oven proof casserole dish as they brown. Pour off drippings to measure 1/4 cup, adding more butter if necessary.
  • Add drippings back to skillet heat and add flour stirring to make a smooth mixture.
  • Gradually stir in beef broth and bring mixture to boil, stirring constantly.
  • Add garlic, thyme and bay leaf, salt and pepper to taste simmer for 5 minutes for flavors to mingle.
  • Pour over meatballs and bake covered one hour.
  • Garnish with parsley and serve with noodles.

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