Best 10 Bavarian Style Meatballs Recipes

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**Bavarian-Style Meatballs: A Culinary Journey to Southern Germany**

Originating from the heart of Bavaria, a region renowned for its hearty and flavorful cuisine, Bavarian-style meatballs are a delectable treat that embodies the culinary traditions of Southern Germany. These meatballs, also known as Fleischpflanzerl or Frikadellen, are a symphony of minced meat, aromatic herbs, and savory spices, all enveloped in a crispy golden-brown crust. Served as a main course or as a delightful addition to a buffet, these meatballs are sure to tantalize your taste buds with their juicy interior and tantalizing aroma.

**The article presents a collection of three distinct Bavarian-style meatball recipes:**

**Classic Bavarian Meatballs:**
This recipe stays true to the traditional Bavarian style, using a combination of ground beef and pork, along with a blend of herbs, spices, and breadcrumbs. The meatballs are gently pan-fried until golden brown and then simmered in a rich and flavorful sauce made from beef broth, tomatoes, and onions.

**Venison Meatballs:**
For a unique twist on the classic recipe, this variation incorporates ground venison, adding a lean and gamey flavor to the meatballs. The venison is combined with pork fatback for extra richness and moisture, and the meatballs are cooked in a savory sauce made from red wine, mushrooms, and cream.

**Vegetarian Meatballs:**
This recipe caters to vegetarians and vegans, featuring a hearty mixture of lentils, vegetables, and aromatic herbs. The lentils provide a protein-packed base, while the vegetables add texture and sweetness. The meatballs are pan-fried until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and they are served with a tangy tomato sauce.

These three recipes offer a delightful culinary journey through the Bavarian countryside, showcasing the region's love for hearty and flavorful dishes. Whether you prefer the classic combination of beef and pork, the unique gamey flavor of venison, or the plant-based goodness of lentils, these Bavarian-style meatballs are sure to satisfy your craving for a delicious and authentic German meal.

Let's cook with our recipes!

GERMAN MEATBALLS



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This is one of our favorite main dishes. Because we raise our own pork and beef, the meat we use is always freshly ground. For variety, these meatballs can be cooked with a sweet cream gravy or steamed with tomatoes. But we prefer them with homemade sauerkraut. -Iona Redemer, Calumet, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
3/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 cup 2% milk
2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 can (27 ounces) sauerkraut, undrained
1/3 to 1/2 cup water, optional
Additional snipped parsley

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine first 10 ingredients; shape into 18 meatballs, 2 in. each. Heat the oil in a skillet; brown the meatballs. Remove meatballs and drain fat. Spoon sauerkraut into skillet; top with meatballs. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through, adding water if necessary. Sprinkle with parsley. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meatball mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, stirring gently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 22g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 1636mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

CONTEST-WINNING BAVARIAN MEATBALL HOAGIES



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When my husband's not manning the grill, I count on my slow cooker. These mouthwatering meatballs are just one reason why. They're a guaranteed crowd-pleaser when I serve them as party appetizers, or spooned over crusty rolls and topped with cheese for irresistible sandwiches. -Peggy Rios, Mechanicsville, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 3h15m

Yield 12 sandwiches.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (32 ounces) frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 envelope onion soup mix
1 can (12 ounces) beer or nonalcoholic beer
12 hoagie buns, split
3 cups shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine meatballs, onion, brown sugar, soup mix and beer. Cook, covered, on low until meatballs are heated through, 3-4 hours. , Place 5-6 meatballs on each bun bottom. Sprinkle each sandwich with 1/4 cup cheese. Place on baking sheets. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat until cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes. Replace bun tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 643 calories, Fat 36g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 1302mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

BAVARIAN MEATBALLS



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GINGERSNAPS and mushrooms give these tender meatballs a special old-world flavor. The recipe was handed down from my husband's family several years ago. I love to cook and found that this was an easy recipe to double and share with friends. The meatballs can also be frozen for a convenient meal at a later time. -Gusty Crum, Dover, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 teaspoon butter
3/4 cup soft bread crumbs
1 tablespoon milk
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1/2 pound ground beef
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, undrained
2 gingersnaps, coarsely crushed
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon beef bouillon granules

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Transfer to a large bowl; add bread crumbs, milk, mustard, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into six meatballs; place in a greased 1-qt. baking dish. , Preheat oven to 350°. In a small saucepan, combine mushrooms, gingersnap crumbs, water, brown sugar and bouillon. Cook and stir over low heat for 2-3 minutes or until thickened. , Pour over meatballs. Cover and bake 25 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 1225mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

BAVARIAN MEATBALLS



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Make and share this Bavarian Meatballs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by AidansMom

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 4h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (38 ounce) package frozen cooked italian meatballs
1/2 cup onion
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 (8 ounce) envelope onion soup mix
1 (12 ounce) can beer
12 hoagie rolls, split
3 cups shredded swiss cheese

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt slow cooker, combine the meatballs, onion, brown sugar, soup mix and beer.
  • Cover and cook on low for 3 1/2-4 1/2 hours or until heated through.
  • Serve with toothpicks for an appetizer.
  • For sandwiches, place six meatballs on each bun bottom.
  • Sprinkle sandwiches with 1/4 cup of cheese. Place on baking sheets.
  • Broil 4-6 inches from heat for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • Replace bun tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.2, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 25.8, Sodium 1894.8, Carbohydrate 49.2, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 9.8, Protein 14.5

BAVARIAN MEATBALLS



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This is a German-Style meatball recipe, which is cooked in a gingersnap gravy with mushrooms. Cooking time is about 45 minutes. Serve with mashed potatoes.

Provided by Cindi M Bauer

Categories     Meat

Time 45m

Yield 29 meatballs, 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 tablespoons chopped onions
3 teaspoons butter
3 slices bread, torn into small pieces
3 tablespoons milk
1 1/2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
1 teaspoon salt
3 -5 dashes black pepper
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1 (8 ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces, undrained
6 store bought gingersnap cookies, crushed with a rolling pin
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute' onion in butter until tender.
  • Transfer to a bowl; add the torn bread, milk, mustard, salt and pepper.
  • Add beef and mix well.
  • Shape into (about 29) 1-1/4 inch size meatballs.
  • Place meatballs in a greased 2-1/2 quart rectangular baking dish.
  • In a small saucepan, add the mushrooms, crushed gingersnaps, water, brown sugar and bouillon granules.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat, (stirring constantly) until sauce is slightly thickened.
  • Pour sauce over meatballs.
  • Cover, and bake 35 minutes in a 350 degree oven.
  • Note: I used Stauffer's Original Recipe Ginger Snaps, but you can also use the Rippin Good Brand. Each cookie is about 2-1/4 inch in size.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.2, Fat 17.7, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 95.8, Sodium 949.6, Carbohydrate 26.2, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 11.8, Protein 30.2

GERMAN MEATBALLS AND GRAVY



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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

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.

GERMAN MEATBALLS WITH GINGERSNAP GRAVY



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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.

GERMAN MEATBALLS



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I got this recipe from a man from Germany, he was a patient of mine that I was working with in rehabilitation. Not sure if this is truly a German recipe or his take on one. Note: He didn't suggest a sauce, but I recommend using a can of cream of mushroom soup (with 1/2 or more can of water) and 1/2 cup sour cream and then seasoning with salt, pepper and any other seasoning of choice, and then serving it over noodles or rice.

Provided by diner524

Categories     Meat

Time 22m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb hamburger
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon onion, minced
1/4 cup oatmeal (he says one handful)
1 egg (mixed with half a shell of water)
1/4 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup oil

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together, except bread crumbs.
  • Roll mixture into whatever size balls that you would want.
  • Then roll the balls in bread crumbs and the cook in oil, until browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.6, Fat 41.7, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 141.9, Sodium 1010.3, Carbohydrate 14.4, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 1, Protein 31

SLOW-COOKER BAVARIAN COCKTAIL MEATBALLS



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Take a tip from the hofbrau: beer is a great way to flavor meat, as in these ultra-easy appetizers using frozen meatballs.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 6h5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (1-lb.) pkg. (about 64) frozen cooked meatballs, thawed
1 medium onion, sliced
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons beefy onion soup mix (from 2.2-oz. pkg.)
1 (12-oz.) can beer

Steps:

  • In 3 or 3 1/2-quart slow cooker, combine meatballs and onion. Sprinkle brown sugar and soup mix over beef and onion. Pour beer over top.
  • Cover; cook on Low setting for 5 to 6 hours.
  • Just before serving, gently stir mixture to coat meatballs with sauce. Serve with toothpicks. Meatballs can be held on Low setting for up to 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1/16 of Recipe, Sodium 450 mg, Sugar 5 g

BAVARIAN MEATBALLS AND CABBAGE



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Make and share this Bavarian Meatballs and Cabbage recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TheGrumpyChef

Categories     Meat

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground beef
1/4 cup fine dry breadcrumb
1 egg, slightly beaten
3/4 teaspoon caraway seed
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons shortening
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1/3 cup water
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup celery, sliced diagonally
1/2 cup carrot, sliced
4 cups cabbage, coarsely shredded
1/2 cup green pepper, cut into strips

Steps:

  • In bowl, mix throughly beef, bread crumbs, egg, 1/4 tsp caraway and salt.
  • Shape into 16 meatballs.
  • In skillet, brown meatballs in the shortening, pour off fat.
  • Blend soup, water, cream cheese and remaining caraway, add to skillet. Add celery and carrot to skillet.
  • Cover and cook over low heat 5 minute.
  • Add cabbage and green pepper, cook 15 minutes or until cabbage is tender. Stir occasionally.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use a combination of ground beef and pork.
  • Soak the bread in milk before adding it to the meatball mixture. This will help keep the meatballs moist and tender.
  • Season the meatball mixture liberally with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Form the meatballs into small, 1-inch balls.
  • Brown the meatballs in a pan over medium heat before simmering them in the sauce.
  • Use a good quality beef broth for the sauce. This will give the sauce a rich flavor.
  • Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for at least 30 minutes, or until they are cooked through.
  • Serve the meatballs with mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.

Conclusion:

Bavarian-style meatballs are a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Serve them with your favorite sides and enjoy!

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