Raise a stein to meaty Oktoberfest dinner recipes! From Rouladen to German meatballs, here are delicious ways to bring Gemütlichkeit to the table.
39 Oktoberfest Dinner Recipes
Updated on Oct. 06, 2024
Slow-Cooker Pot Roast
I work full time, so this slow cooker roast beef is my go-to when I want a hearty, home cooked meal. It’s a comfort to walk in and smell this simmering slow cooker pot roast that I know will be fall-apart tender and delicious. —Gina Jackson, Ogdensburg, New York
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Sausage and Vegetable Skillet
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This hearty stovetop entree has been a family favorite for years. The variety of vegetables makes this dish attractive. Cooking time is minimal. —Ruby Williams, Bogalusa, Louisiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 303 calories, 22g fat (6g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 607mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein.
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German Meatballs
Total Time
45 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is one of our favorite main dishes. Because we raise our own pork and beef, the meat we use is always freshly ground. For variety, these meatballs can be cooked with a sweet cream gravy or steamed with tomatoes. But we prefer them with homemade sauerkraut. —Iona Redemer, Calumet, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
3 each: 376 calories, 22g fat (7g saturated fat), 114mg cholesterol, 1636mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 27g protein.
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Beer-Braised Pulled Ham
Total Time
3 hours 10 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
To jazz up ham, I slow-cooked it with a beer sauce. Buns loaded with ham, pickles and mustard are irresistible. —Ann Sheehy, Lawrence, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 378 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 1246mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein.
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German Beef Rouladen
Total Time
2 hours
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Until I entered kindergarten, we spoke German in our home and kept many old-world customs. We always enjoyed the food of our family's homeland. Mom usually prepared this for my birthday dinner. —Helga Schlape, Florham Park, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 481 calories, 25g fat (8g saturated fat), 143mg cholesterol, 754mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 54g protein.
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Cider-Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a super easy recipe full of sweet fall flavor. The maple flavor really shines through. —Susan Stetzel, Gainesville, New York
Nutrition Facts:
3 ounces cooked pork with 1 tablespoon glaze: 239 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 200mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 fat.
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Sausage-Stuffed Butternut Squash
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Load butternut squash shells with an Italian turkey sausage and squash mixture for a quick and easy meal. Even better, it's surprisingly low in calories. —Katia Slinger, Columbus, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 325 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 587mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 12g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat.
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Sausage and Sauerkraut
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I created this tasty, quick and easy sauerkraut and sausage dish so I can throw it together in no time on those extra-busy nights. — Mary Lyon, Spotsylvania, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 567 calories, 38g fat (14g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 2043mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 6g fiber), 20g protein.
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Creamy Bratwurst Stew
Total Time
7 hours 50 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
A rich sauce coats this hearty combination of potatoes, carrots and bratwurst chunks. I adapted a baked stew recipe that appeared in a newspaper. This is so comforting on cold winter evenings. —Susan Holmes, Germantown, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 544 calories, 39g fat (15g saturated fat), 114mg cholesterol, 1367mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein.
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Farmhouse Pork and Apple Pie
Total Time
3 hours 10 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I've always loved pork and apples together, and this recipe combines them nicely to create a comforting main dish. It calls for a bit of preparation, but my family and I agree the wonderful flavor is well worth the effort. —Suzanne Strocsher, Bothell, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 467 calories, 22g fat (9g saturated fat), 110mg cholesterol, 603mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 3g fiber), 36g protein.
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Sauerkraut Casserole
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Mom brewed her own sauerkraut and, of course, the cabbage was from our big farm garden! Blending the kraut with spicy sausage and apples was Mom's favorite way to fix it, and I still love this country dish.
—Rosemary Pryor, Pasadena, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 188 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 905mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.
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Bohemian Pot Roast
Total Time
2 hours 20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love this pot roast recipe because it's so easy to prepare and serve. You can put this "meal in one dish" together to cook, then practically forget about it until dinnertime. Coleslaw is a great accompaniment. —Vera Melvin, St. Ann, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
3 ounces cooked beef: 268 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 437mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein.
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Sausage-Stuffed Pumpkins
Total Time
2 hours 5 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Baking a meal in a pumpkin is such a fun fall idea! To serve the dish, cut the pumpkin into wedges, giving each person both pumpkin and stuffing. —Rebecca Baird, Salt Lake City, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 337 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 744mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 13g protein.
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Beef in Onion Gravy
Total Time
6 hours 5 min
Servings
3 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I double this super recipe to feed our family of four so I'm sure to have leftovers to send with my husband to work for lunch. His co-workers tell him he's lucky to have someone who fixes him such special meals. It's our secret that it's an easy slow cooker dinner! —Denise Albers, Freeburg, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 326 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 1220mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 31g protein.
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Stuffing-Stuffed Pork Chops
Total Time
55 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
You’ll want to make stuffing more often once you try these savory, elegant chops. Just a few ingredients give them such fabulous flavor! —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
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Sausage Squash Kabobs
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Expect a crowd to gather around the grill when these flavorful kabobs are cooking. The zesty honey-mustard glaze gives a lovely sheen to the sausage and veggies. —Lisa Malynn Kent, North Richland Hills, Texas.
Nutrition Facts:
2 kabobs: 385 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 1491mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (40g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein.
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Grandma Schwartz’s Rouladen
Total Time
6 hours 35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This was one of my Grandma Schwartz's recipes. Grandpa Schwartz was a German butcher and this was one of his (and our) favorite meals. It's an extra-special beef entree when served with mashed potatoes made with butter and sour cream. —Lynda Sharai, Summer Lake, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 288 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 1030mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 28g protein.
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Slow-Cooked Beef
Total Time
6 hours 20 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Crushed gingersnaps, lemon and vinegar give the marinated slow-cooked beef and gravy their appetizing sweet-sour flavor. —Susan Garoutte, Georgetown, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
3 ounce-weight: 214 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 495mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch.
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Pork Medallions with Sauteed Apples
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Pork and apples are such a good match, and this down-home supper is proof. I really like that the lean cut of meat is tender and juicy, but healthy, too. —Clara Coulson Minney, Washington Court House, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
3 ounces cooked pork with 1/2 cup apples: 251 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 335mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fruit, 1/2 fat.
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Wild Rice-Stuffed Pork Loin
Total Time
1 hour 50 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe features wild rice and apricot stuffing tucked inside a tender pork roast. —Kim Rubner, Worthington, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 436 calories, 20g fat (7g saturated fat), 109mg cholesterol, 547mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 41g protein.
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Pork Stew
Total Time
5 hours 15 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quart)
From the Recipe Creator:
Try this comforting stew that's easy to put together, but it tastes like you've been working hard in the kitchen all day. It's even better served over polenta, egg noodles or mashed potatoes. —Nancy Elliot, Houston, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup (calculated without potatoes): 177 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 698mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch.
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Corned Beef ‘n’ Sauerkraut Bake
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love Reuben sandwiches, so this recipe was a dream come true! We especially like it with my husband's homemade sauerkraut.—Susan Stahl, Duluth, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 380 calories, 27g fat (15g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 1142mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 19g protein.
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Pork Chops with Mushroom Bourbon Sauce
Total Time
50 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The golden crusted pork chops are accompanied with a rich mushroom sauce. This scrumptious entree is loved by my family and makes a terrific company dish. This is wonderful served with mashed potatoes. —Nadine Mesch, Mount Healthy, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 pork chop with 1/3 cup sauce: 646 calories, 42g fat (16g saturated fat), 202mg cholesterol, 601mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 42g protein.
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Sausage Hash
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We always have plenty of pork sausage around, so when I need a quick supper, I use this handy recipe. The colorful vegetables give the hash a bold look to match its flavor. —Virginia Krites, Cridersville, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 245 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 519mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein.
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Sausage & Mushroom Stuffed Squash
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Familiar ingredients make this dish comforting for me. The cheddar cheese is the same kind my family has used for years to make grilled cheese sandwiches. And the croutons remind me of Thanksgiving dinners. —Eliane Oneyear, River Forest, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 stuffed squash half: 463 calories, 25g fat (11g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 977mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 6g fiber), 16g protein.
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Grilled Rosemary Pork Roast
Total Time
1 hour 30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When the family's coming or we're expecting guests for dinner, I often serve this flavorful grilled pork roast—and it's always a winner! Chopped apple and sweet honey complement the rosemary and garlic.
—Christine Wilson
Sellersville, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
4-1/2 ounce-weight: 260 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 52mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3-1/2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 fat.
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Slow-Cooker Pork and Sauerkraut
Total Time
6 hours 30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe simplifies our busy lives and lets us celebrate family time with a hearty meal that is on the table fast. — Donna Harp, Cincinnati, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 590 calories, 37g fat (13g saturated fat), 118mg cholesterol, 1285mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 4g fiber), 30g protein.
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Flavorful Pot Roast
Total Time
7 hours 10 min
Servings
15 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
On hectic days, this is so quick and easy to prep! Convenient packages of dressing and gravy combine to create a sauce worthy of a fall-apart roast. For a filling meal-in-one, serve with mashed potatoes and ladle the juices over top.
—Arlene Butler, Ogden, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
6 ounce-weight: 142 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 496mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 15g protein.
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Sheet-Pan Kielbasa and Veggies
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I like this dish featuring kielbasa and veggies for two reasons: It's so hearty, and it’s a one-pan meal. That’s a win-win dinner! —Marietta Slater, Justin, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1-2/3 cups: 378 calories, 25g fat (8g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 954mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 4g fiber), 13g protein.
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Spicy Cabbage Rolls
Total Time
1 hour 40 min
Servings
10 servings
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 306 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 819mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 5g fiber), 21g protein.
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Grilled Beer Brats with Kraut
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I made this for my son’s 21st birthday bonfire, which included a dozen buddies. The kraut topping flavors are fabulous. —Keeley Weber, Sterling Heights, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 582 calories, 34g fat (11g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 1473mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein.
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Turkey Sausage-Stuffed Acorn Squash
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Finding healthy recipes the family will eat is a challenge. This elegant squash is one we love, and it works with pork or chicken sausage, too. —Melissa Pelkey Hass, Waleska, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1 stuffed squash half: 302 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 370mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 7g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 2 medium-fat meat.
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Sausage Zucchini Skillet
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I began serving a version of this dish as a side with grilled salmon. I added sausage and rice—or noodles—to make a complete meal-in-one. —Debby Abel, Flat Rock, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1-3/4 cups sausage mixture with 1/2 cup cooked rice: 262 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 483mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 starch.
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Slow Cooker Beef Vegetable Stew
Total Time
7 hours
Servings
8 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Come home to warm comfort food! This vegetable beef stew is based on my mom’s wonderful recipe, but I adjusted it for the slow cooker. Add a sprinkle of Parmesan to each bowl for a nice finishing touch. —Marcella West, Washburn, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups (calculated without browning sauce): 287 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 705mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat.
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Spice-Braised Pot Roast
Total Time
7 hours 15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Just pour these ingredients over your pot roast and let the slow cooker do the work. Herbs and spices give the beef an excellent taste. I often serve this roast over noodles or with mashed potatoes, using the juices as a gravy. —Loren Martin, Big Cabin, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 276 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 305mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1/2 starch.
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Prime Rib with Horseradish Sauce
Total Time
3 hours 5 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
To ring in the New Year, we invite friends for dinner and usually serve this prime rib with horseradish sauce. A menu featuring tender prime rib is festive, yet simple to prepare, and the pepper rub and mild horseradish sauce complement the beef's great flavor. —Paula Zsiray, Logan, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
4 ounces cooked beef: 325 calories, 21g fat (9g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 115mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 31g protein.
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Beef Cabbage Roll-Ups
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Cooking up original recipes is a hobby of mine. My version of classic cabbage rolls is delicious served over rice or noodles. —Irma Finely, Lockwood, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
2 cabbage rolls: 251 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 584mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 6g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable.
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German-Style Beef Roast
Total Time
8 hours 10 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My grandmother used to make this, and I adapted it for my slow cooker. You’ll love its convenience and great taste. —Lois Stanley, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 376 calories, 17g fat (7g saturated fat), 118mg cholesterol, 382mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 0 fiber), 36g protein.
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Maple Sausage Skillet
Total Time
25 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Maple syrup adds sweetness to this yummy stir-fry. I sometimes add a little broccoli, too, for a change of pace. Add a green salad and a crusty loaf of bread for a complete meal in minutes. —Dottie Tarlton, Malvern, Arkansas
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups (calculated without rice): 472 calories, 34g fat (11g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 1244mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 17g protein.
