Aunt Kathy's German Meatballs

So last week Saucy Irish was in a bit of a funk and I had sick kiddos so we shared a lot of recaps over at the Facebook Asylum.  There are so many new faces and we wanted to show them what they had missed out on. So we apologize if you were looking for us here!  Saucy's granddaughter showed up (which brought her out of her funk a bit) and then you know those sick kids and how we teach them to share? Well, they shared their illness with me and it is FIVE days later and I still feel shaky and just want to sleep. But Saucy and I are also challenging each other to get back to our healthy selves (not that today's recipe will help) So here I am up, dressed and getting ready for the monthly doctor appointment.  Thank goodness my chauffer is home today to help me get groceries and take me out for breakfast (I love my hubs)!

At Christmas time I shared a recipe for Sweet and Savory Meatballs.  It was similar but not quit my Aunt Kathy's recipe.  Awhile back she shared it with me and as always life got in the way and I lost her recipe in my pile. {If you want recipe organizing tips check out this post} So today when I woke up and the first thing I saw was a picture of her on Facebook I knew it was time to share her recipe!  So Aunt Kathy my apologies for being so late with your recipe!  Saucy Irish and I believe that things like this happen for a reason.  So Aunt Kathy know that I am thinking about you today and sharing your yummy recipe with the world (or the 5 people who read this anyway and you are one)!

Aunt Kathy's German Meatballs
5 lbs regular meatballs-frozen
2 14.5 oz cans whole berry cranberry sauce
1 32oz  sauerkraut
1 cup BBQ sauce
1/2 to 1 cup brown sugar
(it depends on how sweet your BBQ sauce it)

Mix all ingredients. Crockpot 3 to 4 hours.  The longer it cooks the better it is!  This recipe is easy to cut in half!

I hope you have a week filled with the crazy, the insane and know how to turn it into something fun and something that you will be remembered for!  Just remember we have a nice jacket for you when it all goes wrong!

Sausage and Sauerkraut

Quick and easy comfort food!  Kids have day off,  but LB and my mom are both sick.  So, probably a quiet day at the Asylum. I have a blanket to finish and a birthday weekend to prepare for.  My teenager turns 14 next Friday!  I turn 29 again on the following Monday. ;)

Sausage and kraut

Ingredients
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 small onion, halved and sliced
1 pound smokef sausage, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 package (16 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions
In a large skillet, saute the potatoes in oil for 5-6 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in onion; saute for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add the sausage, sauerkraut, pepper and salt. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Yield: 4 servings.

Read more: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/sausage-and-sauerkraut#ixzz3Sx4nKKp2

Sweet and Savory Meatballs

My hubs' Aunt made these for our family gathering and all of my Residents liked them! I can't wait to try them. I don't have her exact recipe but I found a similar one on the interweb  (hubs is an IT guy and that's what he calls it;).  If or when I get her recipe and permission I will update this!

This recipe comes from sparkpeople.com

Ingredients
3 pounds lean ground beef
2 packages dry onion soup mix
1 1/2 cups dry bread crumbs, soaked in 1 1/2 cups water
3 eggs
1 (16-ounce) package refrigerated sauerkraut, drained
1 (16-ounce) can whole cranberry sauce
1 (12-ounce) bottle chili sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 cup water

Directions
In mixing bowl combine ground beef, soup mix, prepared bread crumbs and eggs. Mix well and form into 2-inch diameter meat balls. Place in a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan
Meanwhile, combine sauerkraut, cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar and water in medium sauce pan; bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
Pour sauerkraut mixture over meatballs and bake, uncovered, at 350*F (175*C) for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Makes 12 servings.

Do you have a recipe to share with us as well? You can send it to ourasylum@outlook.com