Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 lb

ground beef

1 unit

egg

0.25 cup

fine dry breadcrumb

0.25 cup

milk

1 tbsp

fresh parsley

chopped

0.5 tsp

salt

0.25 tsp

poultry seasoning

1 dash

black pepper

10 unit

beef broth

canned

1 cup

mushroom

diced

0.5 cup

onion

chopped

1 cup

sour cream

1 tbsp

all-purpose flour

0.75 tsp

caraway seed

2 cup

all-purpose flour

1 tsp

salt

2 unit

egg

well beaten

0.5 cup

milk

0.25 cup

fine dry breadcrumb

2 tbsp

butter

melted

1 tsp

garlic powder

Step 1
~4 min

Combine ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, milk, parsley, salt, poultry seasoning, and pepper in a bowl.

Step 2
~4 min

Shape mixture into 24 meatballs.

Step 3
~4 min

Brown meatballs in a skillet over medium heat, draining excess fat.

Step 4
~4 min

Add beef broth, mushrooms, and onion to the skillet.

Step 5
~4 min

Simmer covered for 30 minutes.

Step 6
~4 min

In a separate bowl, mix sour cream, flour, and caraway seed.

Step 7
~4 min

Add sour cream mixture to the simmering meatballs and broth.

Step 8
~4 min

Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens (about 8 minutes).

Step 9
~4 min

Sift flour and salt for spaetzle in a bowl.

Step 10
~4 min

Add eggs and milk to the flour and salt, and beat well.

Step 11
~4 min

Press spaetzle batter through a coarse-sieved colander into boiling salted water.

Step 12
~4 min

Cook spaetzle for 5 minutes, then drain.

Step 13
~4 min

Combine breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and melted butter.

Step 14
~4 min

Sprinkle spaetzle with the breadcrumb mixture.

Step 15
~4 min

Serve spaetzle on a platter with a well in the center.

Step 16
~4 min

Spoon meatballs and sauce into the center of the spaetzle.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use a meat thermometer to ensure meatballs are fully cooked.

Add a splash of white wine to the sauce for extra flavor.

Garnish with fresh dill or parsley.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Meatballs can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of green beans.

Offer a crusty bread for dipping in the sauce.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Pickled red cabbage
German potato salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Germany

Cultural Significance

Traditional comfort food.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Oktoberfest
Christmas

Occasion Tags

Dinner party
Family meal
Holiday
Oktoberfest

Popularity Score

75/100

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