Sauerkraut Meatballs

Transform your weeknight dinner with these hearty and flavorful Sauerkraut Meatballs, a comforting dish that combines juicy beef-and-pork meatballs with a tangy, savory sauerkraut sauce. Perfectly seasoned with garlic, paprika, and a hint of caraway seeds, these meatballs are browned to perfection before simmering in a rich blend of chicken broth, tomato paste, and brown sugar for depth and balance. Ready in just an hour, this family-friendly recipe is ideal for serving over creamy mashed potatoes, buttery noodles, or fluffy white rice. Whether you're craving something rustic and hearty or looking to impress your guests with a dish that's both unique and comforting, these Sauerkraut Meatballs deliver the perfect balance of bold flavors and classic comfort.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 0.5 pound Ground pork
• 1 large Egg
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup Minced onion
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 24 ounces Sauerkraut
• 2 cups Chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Caraway seeds (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, egg, breadcrumbs, minced onion, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.

Step 2

Shape the meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs (about the size of a golf ball).

Step 3

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches (do not overcrowd the pan) and brown them on all sides, about 6-8 minutes per batch. Remove the browned meatballs and set them aside on a plate.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add the sauerkraut, chicken broth, tomato paste, brown sugar, paprika, and caraway seeds if using. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 5

Return the browned meatballs to the skillet, nestling them into the sauerkraut mixture. Cover the skillet with a lid and let the meatballs simmer over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Taste the sauerkraut sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or black pepper if needed.

Step 7

Serve the sauerkraut meatballs hot as a main dish over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles, or enjoy them on their own as a hearty appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2031.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2591.5

Total Fat 181.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 63.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 21.8g
Cholesterol 751.9mg	0%
Sodium 8194.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 90.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.3g	0%
Total Sugars 29.7g
Protein 163.6g	0%

Vitamin D 81.0IU	0%
Calcium 433.3mg	0%
Iron 25.1mg	0%
Potassium 3091.0mg	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: 61.6%

Protein: 24.7%

Carbs: 13.7%