European Recipes :German Recipes: German Meatballs

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                              GERMAN MEATBALLS

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Serving Size : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Meats                            Pork
                 Beef

   Amount Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
    3       tb           Vegetable oil
    1       lb           All-purpose potatoes,
                         Scrubbed and sliced, about
                         3 1/2 cups
      1/2   sm           Head red cabbage, about
                         8 oz., cored and coarsely
                         Sliced
    1       sm           Onion, diced, about 1/2 cup
    8       oz           Lean ground veal
    8       oz           Lean ground pork
    1       c            Fresh bread crumbs
      1/2   ts           Grated lemon peel
    2       tb           Chopped fresh parsley
    2       tb           White wine
                         Worcestershire sauce
                         Salt and black pepper,to
                         Taste
    2       ts           All-purpose flour
    1       tb           Fresh lemon juice
    1       tb           Capers,drained

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