GERMAN MEATBALLS AND GRAVY

German Meatballs and Gravy image

These meatballs are in celebration of my heritage. I love making them for my family especially because they are a quick meal. -Marshelle Greenmyer-Bittner, Lisbon, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

1 egg
3-1/2 cups milk, divided
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup finely shredded uncooked peeled potatoes
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds ground beef
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Hot mashed potatoes, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the egg, 1/2 cup milk, Worcestershire sauce, shredded potatoes, onion, salt, nutmeg, ginger, allspice and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 48 balls. , In a large skillet over medium heat, cook meatballs in butter in batches until no longer pink; remove and keep warm., Stir flour into drippings until blended; gradually add the remaining milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Return meatballs to the pan; heat through. Serve with mashed potatoes if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 24g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 127mg cholesterol, Sodium 745mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.