This page requires that scripting be enabled in your browser to function properly. If you need help enabling scripting, please vist our
technical FAQ page.

READY IN 4+ hrs

Bavarian Style Meatballs

Read Reviews (86)

"These are very good, and very easy; the meatballs are made in cooked in a slow cooker. I sometimes like to add a can of chunk pineapple when I make them, and then I substitute pineapple juice for the water." — teri denlinger

Ingredients Edit and Save

Watch video tips and tricks

How to Make Swedish Meatballs

Swedish Meatballs I

How to Make Meatballs

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Rice Balls a la Tim

Charley's Slow Cooker Mexican Style Meat

Swedish Meatballs

Cocktail Meatballs

Spicy Orange Bison Balls

How to Peel, Seed, and Dice Tomatoes

How to Measure Brown Sugar

Sugar and Sweeteners

Original recipe makes 6 to 8 servings Change Servings

12 fluid ounces tomato-based chili sauce
1 (16 ounce) can whole cranberry sauce
27 ounces Bavarian-style sauerkraut, undrained

1 cup water
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 (16 ounce) package frozen meatballs

Check All Add to Shopping List

Directions

In a medium size mixing bowl, combine chili sauce, cranberry sauce, sauerkraut, water, and brown sugar. Mix well. Pour sauce and meatballs in a slow cooker, stir.
Cook, covered, at a medium temperature for 4 hours. Stir occasionally to coat meatballs.

Kitchen-Friendly View

PREP 5 mins
COOK 4 hrs
READY IN 4 hrs 5 mins

Footnotes

Did you know Allrecipes is home to over 400 crock pot recipes? Click here to visit our complete collection.

ADVERTISE WITH US

Reviews More Reviews

Most Helpful Positive Review

Jun 11, 2004

I have been making this recipe for years and someone ALWAYS asks me for it when I take them somewhere, during the holidays I keep the ingredients on hand in case a sudden party comes up. One thing I do is cook the meatballs in the oven before putting them in the slow cooker, the are a lot less spongy and watery that way.

—ANGELA1970

See full review »

Most Helpful Critical Review

Aug 27, 2003

We did not like this recipe-we doubled the amount of meatballs called for and still had too much of the mixture. On top of that, we did not enjoy the flavor at all and it sort of smelled weird while cooking-will never make this again.

—KSUGREAT

See full review »

107 Ratings

See other versions of this recipe!

Dec 02, 2006

Perfect as an appetizer for holiday parties. Most people are surprised by the delicious combination of cranberry sauce and sauerkraut. Definitely use WHOLE BERRY cranberry sauce. I usually reduce sugar to 1/2 cup, and use only 14 oz. of drained sauerkraut. Works equally well with beef, turkey or pork meatballs. Can be made ahead and frozen.

—Jeannette

See full review »

Dec 31, 2003

This is a great recipe!!!! I made these for a company pot luck and everyone raved about them! They have a tangy flavor that is kind of like a sweet/sour taste. Every time I make these, people always ask for the recipe. They take about 3 or 4 minutes to throw together! Try these!

—FIRELIZARD

See full review »

Nov 10, 2006

Loved it. Cut the sugar in half and found it sweet enough. Doubled the meat balls. Cooked on high for 1 hour and then 3 hours on low. Will do again for sure.

—Ron

See full review »

Oct 22, 2006

Great recipe! We had friends bring it to an Oktoberfest party and served it as an appetizer. I made it tonight and served it over rice, as the main dish. My kids loved it and asked for seconds. Definitely will make again!

—BZMUM

See full review »

May 08, 2004

delicious!! served as the main course of dinner over white rice, with salad and breadsticks. The kids ate every bite and so did the grownups!! I used 1 chopped onion instead of sauerkraut. I also used about 1/2-3/4c. brown sugar, it was sweet enough as it was!! Will certaainly make again!!

—laurabora

See full review »

Dec 09, 2006

A little too sweet for my taste but all the party goers LOVED them. I used 1/2 the sugar as some others suggested.

—ALEASTER

See full review »

Rate This Recipe

Edit

Glad you liked it! Your friends will, too:

Did you tweak the recipe? Edit and save your own version of it!

Edit this recipe

More Recipes Like This See all

Mexican Style Meatballs

Sweet and Sour Meatballs II

Chinese Style Low Carb Meatballs

Cocktail Meatballs I

Sweet and Sour Meatballs III

Meatballs and Kraut

Cocktail Meatballs III

Best Cocktail Meatballs

Sweet and Sour Meatballs I

Enchilada Meatballs

ADVERTISE WITH US

Nutrition

Calories
494 kcal
25%

Carbohydrates
76.7 g
25%

Cholesterol
50 mg
17%

Fat
17.1 g
26%

Fiber
6 g
24%

Protein
11.5 g
23%

Sodium
1953 mg
78%

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

Nutritional Information

Bavarian Style Meatballs

Serving Size: 1/7 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 7
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 494
** Calories from Fat: 154

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 17.1g 26 %
** Saturated Fat 7.7g 38 %
** Cholesterol 50mg 17 %
** Sodium 1953mg 78 %
** Potassium 429mg 12 %
** Total Carbohydrates 76.7g 25 %
** Dietary Fiber 6g 24 %
** Protein 11.5g 23 %
** Sugars 54.2g
** Vitamin A < 1 %
** Vitamin C 41 %
** Calcium 12 %
** Iron 33 %
** Thiamin 3 %
** Niacin 3 %
** Vitamin B6 14 %
** Magnesium 8 %
** Folate 17 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.