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German-Style Sauerbraten Meatballs

Sauerbraten means “sour roast” and is considered by some to be one of Germany’s national dishes. This spin on the dish calls for frozen meatballs, but you can easily make your own.

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April 8th, 2012

Recipe submitted by Meik Faust, Morinville, Alta; Recipe Tested by Maryalice Wood.

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Servings
6
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Ingredients
  • 2 cans condensed tomato soup
  • 1-1/4 Cups water
  • 3/4 Cups brown sugar
  • 1/4 Cups apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
  • 2 Cups baby carrots
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 pound bag prepared frozen meatballs
  • 12-18 gingersnap cookies, crumbled
  • 1/2 Cups sour cream
  • Directions
  • 1.

    In 4 to 6 quart crock-pot, combine soup, water, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar.

  • 2.

    Stir until well mixed and add onions, carrots, and meatballs.

  • 3.

    Turn crock-pot on high for the first hour; then reduce to low for 4 to 6 hours longer, stirring occasionally. Or cook on low for 7 to 8 hours.

  • 4.

    Add crumbled gingersnap cookies and cook on low for 20 to 30 minutes, tasting to see if you need to add more gingersnaps.

  • 5.

    Stir in sour cream until blended.

  • 6.

    Serve over hot cooked spatzele, rotini noodles or rice.

  • Nutrients Per Serving
    Nutrients per serving (based on 6 servings): 436 calories, 13 g fat, 17 g protein, 3 g fiber, 65 g carbohydrates, 39 mg cholesterol, 851 mg sodium. Excellent source of vitamin A, iron, zinc. Good source of thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, folate, vitamin B6,
    German-Style Sauerbraten Meatballs
    Photo Credit: Maryalice Wood
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