german meatballs with red cabbage

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds lean ground chuck
• 1 - egg, beaten
• 3/4 cup apples, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup fresh sauerkraut
• 2 tablespoons grated onion
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon marjoram
• - pepper to taste
• 4 slices bacon, chopped
• 1.5 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 marjoram
• 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds