german meatballs

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41 Pinches
Albany, NY
Updated on Feb 19, 2011
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yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 pound potatoes, scrubbed and sliced
  • 1/2 small head red cabbage, cored, coarsely sliced, 8 ounces
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 8 ounces lean ground veal
  • 8 ounces lean ground pork
  • 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons white wine
  • 1 - worcestershire sauce
  • 1 - salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoons all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon capers, drained

How To Make german meatballs

  • Step 1
    In 4 quart saucepan over medium-high heat,heat 2 tablespoons oil; add potatoes, cabbage and onion; cook about 5 minutes until crisp-tender, stirring frequently.
  • Step 2
    Add 1/2 cup water; cook, covered, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Step 3
    Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine veal, pork, bread crumbs, grated lemon peel, 1 tablespoon each: chopped parsley and worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper; using hands or wooden spoon, blend well.
  • Step 4
    Shape mixture into 1 1/2\" balls.
  • Step 5
    In 12\" skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil; cook meatballs about 15 minutes, turning frequently until well browned on all sides.
  • Step 6
    Using slotted spoon, remove meatballs to saucepan with cabbage mixture; keep warm.
  • Step 7
    Stir flour into drippings in skillet; add lemon juice, remaining 1 tablespoon parsley and worcestershire sauce and capers.
  • Step 8
    Gradually, stir in 3/4 cup water; increase heat to high.
  • Step 9
    Bring to boil; reduce heat to low; cook 1 minute.
  • Step 10
    To serve: Pour mixture over meatball-cabbage mixture in saucepan; toss well.
  • Step 11
    Spoon into serving bowl.

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