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German Meatballs

German Meatballs reads umami 8.2, richness 6.2 and salinity 4.7 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a German main, about 1 hr 22 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.

The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10

• Umami & Savory — 9.2 / 10
• Sweet & Fruity — 1.7 / 10
• Sour & Bright — 4.9 / 10
• Bitter & Earthy — 1.6 / 10
• Rich & Fat — 6.6 / 10
• Aromatic & Spice — 3.2 / 10

The measured notes (of 18)

Umami 8.2 · Richness 6.2 · Salinity 4.7 · Sourness 4.7 · Funk & Ferment 4.7 · Allium 2.9 · Sweetness 1.6 · Herbaceous 1.5 · Earthy 1.4 · Nutty 1.4 · Bitterness 1.3 · Warm Spice 1.0 · Heat 0.6

What's in it (12)

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1/2 lb. sausage
• 1/2 c. chopped onion
• 3/4 c. fine dry breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp. parsley flakes
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. black pepper
• 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 c. milk
• 1 qt. sauerkraut, undrained
• 2 to 3 Tbsp. oil

Time & effort: about 1 hr 22 min (37 min active) · effort: medium

Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 154 kcal, 15.4 g protein, 3.4 g fat, 15.4 g carbs

Dietary: Contains meat · Contains dairy · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.

How it's cooked (6 steps)

1. In mixing bowl, combine first 10 ingredients.
2. Shape into 2-inch balls.
3. Heat oil in skillet; brown meatballs.
4. Remove meatballs and drain fat.
5. Spoon sauerkraut into skillet top with meatballs.
6. Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.

Dishes with a similar flavor shape

• Swedish Meatballs with Creamy Gravy — Scandinavian
• Adobo (Chicken or Pork in Vinegar and Soy) — Filipino
• Skillet Beef Stroganoff — American
• Beef Stroganoff with Egg Noodles — American
• Jota (Sauerkraut, Bean and Potato Pot) — Slovenian

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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.