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One Pot German Meatballs & Potatoes

In one pot, create a delicious meal of German meatballs and potatoes in a creamy white caper sauce, incredibly flavorful and an easy dinner recipe!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 669 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: German

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1 cup diced onions
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ½ tsp kosher salt divided
  • 1 ½ tsp black pepper divided
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 3.5 oz jar capers drained
  • ½ tsp lemon zest
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 lb red potatoes quartered
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley optional garnish

Instructions

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  1. Add 1 tbsp olive oil to a large pot or dutch oven, cook the diced onions & garlic 3-5 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked onions and garlic, ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, eggs, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, paprika and oregano.
  3. Use your hands to roll the mixture into approximately 24 golf ball sized meatballs.
  4. In the same pot you cooked the diced onions, add an additional tablespoon of olive oil, bring to medium-high heat and place the meatballs in the pot, brown on all sides, 3-5 minutes.
  5. Remove the meatballs from the pot and set aside.
  6. Keep the pot over medium-high heat.
  7. Add flour to the pot with the drippings from the meatballs.
  8. Scrape up all of the meatball drippings and combine with the flour.
  9. Stir in the beef broth and bring to a boil.
  10. Add the remaining ½ tsp kosher salt and ½ tsp black pepper.
  11. Add the capers, lemon juice, lemon zest and bay leaf.
  12. Stir to combine, then add the meatballs back into the pot with the potatoes.
  13. Cover, reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 45 minutes, or until potatoes are fork tender. Before serving, add the sour cream to the pot and stir into the sauce.
  14. Optionally top with fresh chopped parsley when serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving 6serving Calories 669kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 46g (71%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Cholesterol 183mg (61%) Sodium 1861mg (78%) Potassium 1030mg (29%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 636mg (13%) Vitamin C 17mg (19%) Calcium 131mg (13%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 669

% Daily Value*

Serving 6serving
Calories 669kcal 33%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 46g 71%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Cholesterol 183mg 61%
Sodium 1861mg 78%
Potassium 1030mg 22%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 636mg 13%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Calcium 131mg 13%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.