Best 11 Drinkas Sarma Meat Balls In Sauerkraut Recipes

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**Discover the tantalizing flavors of Drinkas Sarma, a delightful dish featuring tender meatballs wrapped in savory sauerkraut. Embark on a culinary journey with our comprehensive guide, where you'll find an array of recipes to suit your taste preferences. From traditional Serbian preparation to innovative vegetarian variations, this collection offers something for every palate. Indulge in the richness of meat-based fillings, explore the vibrant flavors of vegetarian alternatives, and master the art of creating the perfect accompanying sauce. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting, our recipes will guide you through the process, ensuring a delicious and authentic Drinkas Sarma experience.**

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

SARMA (CROATIAN SAUERKRAUT ROLLS)



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Origin of this meal is Turkish. They also call this meal the same. There are many ways of making "sarma" and they differ according to the region. This recipe is my mother who is an expert in "sarma" making. It is also old recipe, actually my grandmother recipe.

Provided by nitko

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 4h

Yield 15 portions, 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1500 g sauerkraut (the whole head)
2 cups brine (from sauerkraut) (optional)
500 g ground beef
500 g ground pork
200 g ground bacon
2 eggs
15 g salt
10 g black pepper (powder)
150 g onions
125 g rice
300 g sauerkraut (sliced)
500 g pork ribs (smoked and dried)
300 g bacon (dried, smoked)
5 g lard
3 g flour
2 g paprika (red, dried)

Steps:

  • Take the whole sauerkraut head and remove leaves carefully avoiding damaging them. 1500 g should give about 20 to 25 sarmas. Cut the thick part at the bottom of each leaf (cut it triangularly).
  • Mix grounded beef, pork and bacon. Add two eggs and very finely minced onion. Cook rice until half done and add into meat. Add salt, pepper and mix hard.
  • Take leaf of sauerkraut and put meat in it and make a small package making sure to close ends. I don't know how to explain it but you have to press leaf end into. Do it until you have enough meat or leaves.
  • Take a really large pot and start to put sarmas in it. At the bottom put smoked bacon skins if you have any, than one layer of sarmas, one layer bacon or pork ribs. Also add sliced sauerkraut in between. After you lay all sarmas and bacon, ribs and sliced sauerkraut, pour 2 cups of brine over everything (this is optional, my family like really sour sauerkraut that's why I've put it).
  • Cook for about 1 hour on mild fire. Some people, and I'm among them like to add this: take small pan, melt lard and fry flour until brownish - add paprika and some cold water and make creamy stuff (we call this "ajmbren"). Add this into sarma and cook 2 to 3 hours.
  • The best sarma in the next day, not the day you've cooked it. You can eat sarma up to whole week; you can also freeze portions. We eat cooked potato on lard and onion with it called "restani krumpir".

PORCUPINE MEATBALLS IN SAUERKRAUT



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Provided by Damaris Phillips

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon unrefined coconut oil
1 small yellow onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 pound ground beef (85/15)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 large egg
1/4 cup uncooked instant rice
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
Kosher salt and coarsely ground black pepper
Kosher salt and coarsely ground black pepper
One 15-ounce can tomato sauce
1 cup drained sauerkraut
1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Heat 1 teaspoon coconut oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onions and saute until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • In a large bowl, combine the beef, onions, garlic, egg, rice, breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper and stir until well combined. Scoop the meatballs using a 2-tablespoon or 1-ounce scoop and put on a plate or baking sheet until ready to sear. You should have about 20 meatballs.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon coconut oil in the Dutch oven over medium heat and working in batches, brown the meatballs, about 2 minutes on each side. Remove from the pot and drain the fat.
  • Return the Dutch oven to medium heat, add the tomato sauce and scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Stir in the sauerkraut, Italian seasoning and salt and pepper, to taste. Put the meatballs into the sauce in one layer. Turn the heat to medium low, cover and simmer until meatballs are no longer pink on the inside and the rice is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

SCRUMPTIOUS SAUERKRAUT BALLS



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The perfect party finger food. These are the most scrumptious sauerkraut balls you will ever taste!

Provided by Marie Velez-Kirk

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Pork

Time 2h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound pork sausage
¼ cup finely chopped onion
1 (14 ounce) can sauerkraut, well drained and finely chopped
½ teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten
¼ cup milk
¾ cup Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs
6 cups vegetable oil for deep-frying

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium high heat, fry pork sausage and onion until sausage is evenly brown and onion is soft, about 10 minutes. Drain and allow to cool slightly.
  • Crumble sausage mixture into a large bowl and add drained sauerkraut, mustard, garlic salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons bread crumbs. Combine cream cheese and parsley, and mix into sauerkraut mixture. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Shape sauerkraut mixture into 3/4 inch balls. Coat balls with flour. In a small bowl, whisk together egg and milk. Dip floured balls in egg mixture and then roll in remaining bread crumbs.
  • Deep fry in batches for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 48.1 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 785.4 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

CRANBERRY SAUERKRAUT MEATBALLS



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I tried these meatballs at a birthday party for a friend, and now I make them all the time. They are super easy to make and perfect for a potluck or a Sunday afternoon football game. -Lisa Castelli, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 4h15m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 can (14 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
1 bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 package (32 ounces) frozen fully cooked home-style meatballs, thawed
Minced chives, optional

Steps:

  • In a 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the cranberry sauce, sauerkraut, chili sauce and brown sugar. Stir in meatballs. Cover and cook on low until heated through, 4-5 hours. If desired, top with chives to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 250mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS III



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Slow cooked sweet and sour meatballs with a twist. These meatballs sound strange, but become addicting. They give new meaning to sweet & sour! Enjoy!

Provided by JOYJENSEN

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Meatball Appetizer Recipes

Time 3h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (16 ounce) can sauerkraut
1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
3 pounds small meatballs

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix sauerkraut, jellied cranberry sauce, brown sugar and spaghetti sauce.
  • Place meatballs in a slow cooker set to low. Cover with the sauerkraut mixture. Cook 3 to 4 hours, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.3 calories, Carbohydrate 34.9 g, Cholesterol 94.6 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 19.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 476.6 mg, Sugar 25.3 g

GERMAN MEATBALLS WITH SAUERKRAUT



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A hearty stew of German meatballs with sauerkraut, the perfect recipe for cold autumn and winter days.

Provided by Adina

Categories     Stews

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 17

Meatballs:
1 lb mixed ground meat (half pork - half beef, 450 g)
1 onion
2 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 large slice white bread (crust removed, about 60 g/ 2.1 oz)
1 egg
1 tablespoon sweet paprika powder
½ - 1 teaspoon fine sea salt (to taste)
black pepper
Stew:
1.6 lb fresh sauerkraut or 1 large can sauerkraut (700 g, Note)
3 bay leaves
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 cup crème Fraiche/smetana/sour cream (200 g)
fine sea salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Soak the white bread for a couple of minutes in cold water.
  • Mix: Chop the onions very finely and grate the garlic. Mix the ground meat with the chopped onions and the garlic. Squeeze the soaked bread and add it to the mixture. Add the parsley, sweet paprika powder, the lightly beaten egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  • Form small meatballs about the size of a walnut, and set them aside.
  • Combine: Place the sauerkraut in a larger pot with the tomato paste, bay leaves, and sugar. Add enough water to almost cover the sauerkraut. Bring to a boil. Turn the heat down and add the meatballs.
  • Simmer: Cover the pot tightly and simmer everything for about 20 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through, stirring from time to time and taking care not to break the meatballs. Add a little more water if you feel that too much of it has evaporated. I added about ½ cup more during the cooking time but not all at once. At the end of the cooking time, at least half of the water should have cooked away.
  • Add the crème fraiche, smetana, or sour cream. Stir carefully. Adjust the taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately or reheat the stew.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /6 of the dish, Calories 434 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 30 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 142 mg, Sodium 1306 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 7 g, UnsaturatedFat 12 g

MEATBALLS WITH SAUERKRAUT



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Make and share this Meatballs with Sauerkraut recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SweetSueAl

Categories     Meat

Time 6h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs ground beef
3 eggs
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 envelope dry onion soup mix (I use lipton)
1 (16 ounce) can sauerkraut
1 cup light brown sugar
1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
1 (12 ounce) jar chili sauce
1 (12 ounce) jar water

Steps:

  • ---------Formeatballs---------.
  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, mix well.
  • Make meatballs small, place in a roasting pan or 13X9 casserole dish.
  • ------ForSauce----------.
  • Combine sauce ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Pour over meatballs.
  • Bake at 350, uncovered for 2 hours.
  • When I make these ahead of time, I reheat in a crockpot on high for 4 hours, but make extra sauce to keep them moist and delicious.

GRANDMA'S MEATBALLS WITH SAUERKRAUT



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This is another one of my grandma's Hungarian recipes- I love sauerkraut. And many of her recipes have sauerkraut and rice and pork or beef - all similar but still different in taste. Again this has been tweaked for today's cooking. I hope you enjoy this recipe. This is great served with sourdough or pumpernikel bread. Photo...

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Meat Appetizers

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

MEATBALLS:
1 lb lean ground beef
1 large egg
1/2 c raw rice
1 tsp salt, pepper, and garlic or to taste
SAUCE:
2 Tbsp vegetable oil (i used butter)
2 Tbsp flour
1 Tbsp hungarian paprika or to taste
32 oz jar sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
1/2 c diced onion
2 tsp granulated sugar
1/2 c chopped raw, cranberries

Steps:

  • 1. Meatballs: Mix together all ingredients and make into small walnut sized balls;pressing tightly together. Drop into boiling salted water. Cook in the water for about 15 minutes. Remove and set aside.Reserve water.
  • 2. Sauce: In a small saucepan mix flour and butter and paprika and cook over medium heat until thickened. Stirring constantly. Add a few meatballs at a time to this sauce, mixing well after each addition. Add about 1 or 2 cups of the reserved water, Stir well.
  • 3. Combine sauerkraut, cranberries, onion and sugar. Add to meatball mixture. Cook over medium heat for about one hour, stirring occasionally.

EASY SAUERKRAUT AND SAUSAGE BALLS



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This is a family recipe that is a 'must' for New Year's Eve!

Provided by Brenda Zerbe St Thomas

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Pork

Time 50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 (20 ounce) can sauerkraut
1 pound bulk pork sausage

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place a wire rack on top of the aluminum foil.
  • Place sauerkraut in a colander in the sink and press all the liquid out using the back of a large spoon. Flake sauerkraut into a large bowl and add sausage; mix well. Form sausage mixture into quarter-size balls and arrange on the rack on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and browned, 30 to 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Cholesterol 26 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 775.2 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

GERMAN MEATBALLS WITH SAUERKRAUT



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The original version of this recipe came from A Taste of Country cookbook. Prep time includes setting time for meatballs to chill.

Provided by Toby Jermain

Categories     Meat

Time 2h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/4 lbs lean ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
3/4 cup fine dry breadcrumb
3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (more to taste)
1 teaspoon garlic granules
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup milk
2 -3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 (32 ounce) jar sauerkraut, undrained,not canned if avoidable
water or white wine, as needed
additional chopped parsley (to garnish) (optional)
hot buttered boiled potato, as accompaniment

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef and pork, onion, breadcrumbs, parsley, salt, pepper, garlic, Worcestershire, egg, and milk.
  • Shape into 1½" to 2" meatballs, and chill until set.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet, and brown the meatballs on all sides.
  • Remove meatballs, and drain fat from pan, leaving browned bits in bottom.
  • Add sauerkraut and juice to skillet, and top with meatballs.
  • Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until meatballs are done.
  • Add water or wine if necessary to keep sauerkraut moist.
  • Sprinkle with parsley for garnish.
  • Serve with buttered boiled potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.6, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 135.1, Sodium 1863.3, Carbohydrate 19.8, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 4.6, Protein 33.9

GRANDMA'S SAUERKRAUT BALLS



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This is a family recipe that's been made for family gatherings since I was a kid. They're delicious, and usually go in the first five minutes of a party, causing dinner to be delayed because everyone is full. The great thing is that they can be made ahead of time and frozen, then reheated as needed.

Provided by Daniel Holloway

Time 2h

Yield 50

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 (16 ounce) packages bulk pork sausage
½ cup finely chopped onion
2 (16 ounce) cans sauerkraut - drained, rinsed, and finely chopped
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons mustard
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
¼ cup milk
2 large eggs
4 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
1 quart vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

Steps:

  • Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and sausage and onion in the hot skillet until sausage is browned and crumbly, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  • Transfer to a large bowl and add sauerkraut, cream cheese, parsley, mustard, garlic powder, and pepper. Mix until well combined. Cover and place in the refrigerator to chill for about 1 hour.
  • Place flour in a shallow dish. Whisk milk and eggs together in a separate dish. Place bread crumbs in a third dish.
  • Remove sauerkraut and sausage mixture from the refrigerator and roll into 3/4 inch balls. Roll balls in flour, then in milk-egg mixture, then in bread crumbs.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Deep fry in batches until golden brown, about 3 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3.7 g, Cholesterol 28.1 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 385 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

Tips:

- To make the sarma filling more flavorful, use a combination of ground beef, pork, and lamb. - Add some chopped bacon or pancetta to the filling for extra richness. - Use a variety of herbs and spices in the filling, such as paprika, garlic, onion, cumin, and coriander. - Be sure to cook the sarma filling thoroughly before wrapping it in sauerkraut leaves. - To prevent the sarma from falling apart during cooking, wrap it tightly in sauerkraut leaves. - Place the sarma in a baking dish and cover it with a lid or aluminum foil. - Bake the sarma in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 1 hour, or until the sauerkraut is tender and the filling is cooked through. - Serve the sarma hot with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt.

Conclusion:

Sarma is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover meat and vegetables. With a little planning and effort, you can make sarma at home that is just as good as anything you would find at a restaurant. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give sarma a try. You won't be disappointed!

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