How to Make Weeknight Sauerbraten Meatballs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Weeknight dinners can be a challenge, especially when you're craving something hearty and comforting. That's where these Weeknight Sauerbraten Meatballs come in. Inspired by the classic German dish, sauerbraten, these meatballs are bursting with flavor and are perfect for a cozy family dinner. Plus, they're quick and easy to make, making them the perfect solution for busy weeknights.

Sauerbraten is a traditional German pot roast that's marinated in a mixture of vinegar, water, and spi...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ½ cup minced onion
  • ⅓ cup gingersnap cookie crumbs
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • ½ cup gingersnap cookie crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons gingersnap cookie crumbs, or more as needed
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar, or more to taste
  • 3 tablespoons raisins

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a baking rack on top. Spray the rack with cooking spray.
  • Combine ground beef, onion, gingersnap crumbs, water, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Shape into 24 meatballs using a tablespoon-sized cookie scoop. Place the meatballs on the prepared baking rack.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a meat thermometer inserted into the center of a meatball reads 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), 18 to 20 minutes.
  • While the meatballs are baking, whisk beef broth, 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons gingersnap crumbs, vinegar, and sugar together in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until gravy thickens, 5 to 10 minutes. Add more gingersnap crumbs for a thicker gravy, or some water for a thinner consistency.
  • Stir cooked meatballs and raisins into the gravy. Cover and simmer until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    418 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 78mg
    • Sodium: 851mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 35mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 422mg