Bavarian Style Meatballs

86 Reviews

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 4 hr
Ready In: 4 hr 5 min

“These are very good, and very easy; the meatballs are made in cooked in a slow cooker. I sometimes like to add a can of chunk pineapple when I make them, and then I substitute pineapple juice for the water.” - by teri denlinger

Ingredients

12 fluid ounces tomato-based chili sauce
1 (16 ounce) can whole cranberry sauce
27 ounces Bavarian-style sauerkraut, undrained
1 cup water
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 (16 ounce) package frozen meatballs

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Original recipe yields 6 to 8 servings

Directions

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.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (7 total)

Calories
494 cal
25%

Fat
17.1 g
26%

Carbs
76.7 g
25%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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ANGELA1970

Jun. 11, 2004

"I have been making this recipe for years and someone ALWAYS asks me for it when I take them somewhere, during the holidays I keep the ingredients on hand in case a sudden party comes up. One thing I..." See more do is cook the meatballs in the oven before putting them in the slow cooker, the are a lot less spongy and watery that way. "

Jeannette

Dec. 2, 2006

"Perfect as an appetizer for holiday parties. Most people are surprised by the delicious combination of cranberry sauce and sauerkraut. Definitely use WHOLE BERRY cranberry sauce. I usually reduce s..." See moreugar to 1/2 cup, and use only 14 oz. of drained sauerkraut. Works equally well with beef, turkey or pork meatballs. Can be made ahead and frozen."

KSUGREAT

Aug. 27, 2003

"We did not like this recipe-we doubled the amount of meatballs called for and still had too much of the mixture. On top of that, we did not enjoy the flavor at all and it sort of smelled weird while ..." See morecooking-will never make this again."

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