German Meatballs And Spaetzle |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is a recipe that was made for years - the german side - was the spaetzel and Im not sure that there really is something that is called german meatballs but this was the recipe - so I guess they are german - enjoy Ingredients:
german meatball ingredients |
1 lb. ground beef |
1 whole egg |
1/4 cup fine dry breadcrumbs |
1/4 cup milk |
1 tbs. fresh parsley, chopped |
1/2 tsp. salt |
1/4 tsp. poultry seasoning |
dash of black pepper |
sauce ingredients |
1 10-oz. cans beef broth |
1 cup diced mushrooms |
1/2 cup onion, chopped |
1 cup sour cream |
1 tbs. all-purpose flour |
1/2 to 1 tsp. caraway seeds |
spaetzle ingredients |
2 cups all-purpose flour |
1 tsp. salt |
2 whole eggs, well beaten |
1/2 cup milk |
topping ingredients |
1/4 cup fine dry breadcrumbs |
2 tbs. butter or margarine, melted |
1 tsp garlic powder |
Directions:
1. Begin with the German meatballs: Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and shape into about 24 (1 1/2-inch round) meatballs. Brown the meatballs in a large skillet over medium heat, making sure to drain well as you cook the meaty mixture. Add beef broth, mushrooms, and onion. Simmer, covered, for about 30 minutes. 2. In a small mixing bowl, blend sour cream, flour, and caraway seed. Add to the simmering broth and meatballs. 3. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 8 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened. 4. Meanwhile, prepare the spaetzle by sifting together the flour and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add the eggs and milk and beat well. Place in a coarse-sieved colander and sieve (pushing the batter through the holes of the colander) directly over a rapidly boiling pot of lightly salted water. Cook for about 5 minutes, drain. 5. Sprinkle spaetzle with a mixture of fine breadcrumbs, garlic powder and melted butter. 6. Place a large portion of the spaetzle on a serving platter and hollow out a well in the center. Spoon meatballs and sauce in the center of the spaetzle and serve warm. |
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