Easy to make and tasty beside favorite sides like pretzels, potatoes and a fresh green salad, these German meatballs will be a new protein-rich staple in your home.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 pound ground pork
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 3/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup 2% milk
• 2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 can (27 ounces) sauerkraut, undrained
• 1/3 to 1/2 cup water, optional
• additional snipped parsley

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine first 10 ingredients; shape into 18 meatballs, 2 in. each. Heat the oil in a skillet; brown the meatballs. Remove meatballs and drain fat. Spoon sauerkraut into skillet; top with meatballs. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through, adding water if necessary. Sprinkle with parsley.