German Meatballs with Red Cabbage

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German Meatballs with Red Cabbage

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Apples Bacon
Bobbie - Not Sent Cabbage
Ground Beef Main Dishes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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Meatballs:
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef chuck
1 egg -- beaten
3/4 cup finely chopped apple
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup fresh sauerkraut
2 tablespoons grated onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon marjoram
Pepper to taste
Cabbage mixture:
4 slices bacon -- chopped
1 1/2 pounds red cabbage -- chopped
1 pound apples -- cored, sliced
3/4 cup fresh sauerkraut
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon each: marjoram -- caraway seed

For meatballs, mix first 9 ingredients in bowl. Shape into 16

meatballs. Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp. Remove bacon with
slotted spoon and set aside.

Brown meatballs in bacon drippings until browned on all sides. Remove

to a warm platter. Add remaining ingredients to pan. Heat to a boil,
stirring frequently. Add meatballs. Simmer, covered for 30 minutes. Spoon
into serving bowls; sprinkle with reserved bacon.

Preparation time: 30 minutes

Cooking time: 1 hour

Yield: 8 servings

Originally from Pioneer Pantry cookbook, this is adapted from "The Best
of Illinois Cookbook."

Source: JeanMarie Brownson, Tribune Staff Writer.

Copyright Chicago Tribune

MC formatting by bobbi744@sojourn.com

Nutrition information per serving:

Calories ...... 308 Fat ......... 15 g Cholesterol 85 mg

Sodium ..... 723 mg Carbohydrates 24 g Protein .... 21 g





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