German Bavarian Meatball Stew Recipes

BAVARIAN STEW

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook beef in oil until browned; drain. Stir in the broth, onion, bay leaf, caraway seeds and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/4 hours or until meat is almost tender., Combine vinegar and sugar; stir into beef mixture. Place cabbage on top of meat mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 18-22 minutes or until meat and cabbage are tender. , Remove beef and cabbage; keep warm. Discard bay leaf. Stir gingersnaps into cooking liquid; cook and stir until thickened. Stir in beef. Serve with cabbage.

BAVARIAN STYLE MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a medium size mixing bowl, combine chili sauce, cranberry sauce, sauerkraut, water, and brown sugar. Mix well. Pour sauce and meatballs in a slow cooker, stir.
• Cook, covered, at a medium temperature for 4 hours. Stir occasionally to coat meatballs.

BAVARIAN MEATBALL STEW

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes; drain. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Add meatballs. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaf before serving.

GERMAN BAVARIAN MEATBALL STEW

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients.
• Crumble beef over mixture and mix well.
• Shape into 1-in. balls.
• Place on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan.
• Bake at 400° for 15 minutes; drain.
• Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients.
• Add meatballs.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
• Discard bay leaf before serving.

SLOW-COOKER BAVARIAN COCKTAIL MEATBALLS

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.

BAVARIAN STEW

Steps:

• In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Brown beef cubes in batches.
• Place all beef in pot and stir in onions and garlic. Cover and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until onions are soft.
• Sprinkle flour over meat and cook, stirring for 1 or 2 minutes.
• Add stock and cook, stirring for about 5 minutes or until smooth and thickened.
• Stir in vinegar, molasses, brown sugar, caraway seeds, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and bay leaf.
• Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until tender.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper and discard bay leaf.
• If freezing: Cool. Spoon into freezer containers, seal and label. Freeze for up to 2 months.
• To serve: Thaw in microwave or fridge. Reheat on stovetop. When hot, serve over egg noodles and top with red cabbage.
• To make Red Cabbage:.
• In a medium saucepan, melt butter. Stir in cabbage, apples and onions. Cover and cook over medium heat for 5-10 minutes or until softened.
• Stir in water, brown sugar, vinegar and bay leaf. Cook,uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes until veggies are very tender and most of the liquid has evaporated.
• You can freeze the cabbage in a seperate container and just thaw and reheat.