How to Make Sauerbraten Klopse (Sauerbraten Meatballs) - A Step-by-Step Guide

German cuisine is known for its rich and hearty flavors that are perfect for warming the soul on a cold winter night. One classic German dish that exemplifies this is Sauerbraten Klopse, or Sauerbraten Meatballs. This dish combines the tangy, sour flavors of sauerbraten with the comforting goodness of meatballs, creating a meal that is both delicious and satisfying.

The star of this dish is the sauerbraten, a traditional German pot roast that is marinated in a mixture of vinegar, wate...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ¼ cup dry bread crumbs
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup distilled white vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons water

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, milk, and bread crumbs. Season with cloves, allspice, salt, and pepper. Shape into 1 inch balls.
  • Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook the meatballs until evenly brown; drain excess fat. Stir in water, vinegar, brown sugar, ginger, and bay leaf. Cover, and simmer for 30 minutes. Skim off any fat. Transfer meatballs to a serving dish, and keep warm.
  • Combine flour with 2 tablespoons of water, and whisk into pan. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Pour gravy over meatballs.
  • Nutrition

    380 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 76mg
    • Sodium: 419mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 54mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 334mg