Ingredients:
1 1/4 lbs lean ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
3/4 cup fine dry breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper ( more to taste)
1 teaspoon garlic granules
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup milk
2 -3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 (32 ounce) jars sauerkraut, undrained,not canned if avoidable
water or white wine, as needed
additional chopped parsley ( to garnish) (optional)
hot buttered boiled potatoes, as accompaniment
Directions:
In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef and pork, onion, breadcrumbs, parsley, salt, pepper, garlic, Worcestershire, egg, and milk.
Shape into 1 1/2 ” to 2″ meatballs, and chill until set.
Heat the oil in a large skillet, and brown the meatballs on all sides.
Remove meatballs, and drain fat from pan, leaving browned bits in bottom.
Add sauerkraut and juice to skillet, and top with meatballs.
Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until meatballs are done.
Add water or wine if necessary to keep sauerkraut moist.
Sprinkle with parsley for garnish.
Serve with buttered boiled potatoes.
Servings: 6
Time preparation: 90 min.
Time total: 135 min.