Sauerkraut Meatball Appetizers

Transform your next gathering with these irresistible Sauerkraut Meatball Appetizers, a classic party dish bursting with bold, tangy flavors. Juicy, oven-baked meatballs made from a savory blend of ground beef and pork are perfectly seasoned with fresh parsley, garlic, and onion before being coated in a sweet and tangy sauerkraut-ketchup sauce. This unique pairing creates a flavor combination that’s as comforting as it is unexpected. Ready in just an hour, these bite-sized delights are ideal for holiday entertaining or casual get-togethers, easily served with toothpicks for effortless enjoyment. Elevate your appetizer game with this crowd-pleasing recipe that perfectly balances savory and sour notes while embracing the charm of homemade comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 0.5 pound ground pork
• 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg
• 0.5 cup (finely diced) onion
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups (drained) sauerkraut
• 0.5 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, diced onion, garlic powder, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Mix the meatball mixture thoroughly with clean hands until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.

Step 4

Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a lined baking sheet.

Step 5

Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.

Step 6

While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauerkraut sauce. In a large saucepan, combine the drained sauerkraut, ketchup, brown sugar, water, and Worcestershire sauce.

Step 7

Heat the sauce over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it comes to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Once the meatballs are cooked, add them to the saucepan with the sauce and stir to coat thoroughly.

Step 9

Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for an additional 10 minutes over low heat.

Step 10

Transfer the sauerkraut meatballs to a serving platter, garnish with additional parsley if desired, and serve warm with toothpicks for easy picking.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1480.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2296.8

Total Fat 145.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 55.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.2g
Cholesterol 756.0mg	0%
Sodium 6322.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 105.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.5g	0%
Total Sugars 49.0g
Protein 152.1g	0%

Vitamin D 65.0IU	0%
Calcium 304.4mg	0%
Iron 18.4mg	0%
Potassium 1849.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.9%

Protein: 26.0%

Carbs: 18.1%