German Meatballs

A family recipe from Tammy Johnson.

Getting ready: 15 min · Cooking: 45 min · Feeds: 4

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 small onion (finely chopped)
• 2/3 C. soft bread crumbs (sourdough)
• 1/4 C. fresh minced parsley
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• pepper
• 1 C. cooked rice
• 1 1/2 lbs. beef
• 2 C. rinsed & drained kraut
• 2 tsp. caraway seeds
• 1 can Cream of Mushroom soup
• 1/2 C. Thousand Island dressing
• Swiss cheese

Directions

1. In a lrg. bowl combine 1 egg, 1 small onion (finely chopped), 2/3 C. soft bread crumbs, 1/4 C. fresh minced parsley, 1/2 tsp. salt & pepper.
2. Stir in 1 C. cooked rice.
3. Mix in 1 1/2 lbs. beef.
4. Shape into 15 balls & place in ungreased 13x9 pan.
5. Bake uncovered at 350° for 15-20 min. or until brown; drain.
6. Arrange 2 C. rinsed & drained kraut over meat. Sprinkle with 2 tsp. caraway seeds.
7. Combine 1 can Cream of Mushroom soup with 1/2 C. Thousand Island dressing & spread over top.
8. Cover & bake 45 min. or until meat is done.
9. Uncover; sprinkle with Swiss cheese & bake until melted (about 10 min).

The story behind it

If you like sauerkraut you will love this Rueben type dish. Make sure to make German tata salad to go with it. I’ll upload it also.