Oma’s Easy Dinner Recipes:
German Favorites for Any Occasion

Beef

Oma's dinners bring classic German main courses to your table. From hearty beef and pork dishes to chicken, lamb, sausage, fish, and vegan options, these recipes showcase the rich flavors of German cuisine. Whether it’s a traditional Schnitzel or a plant-based favorite, there’s something for everyone!

Oma’s Beef Dishes:
Hearty & Traditional Favorites

Beef Rolls (Rouladen)

Beef Flatladen (Rinder Flache "Rouladen")

Flatladen
(Flache "Rouladen")

Goulash
(Gulasch)

Goulash, Slow Cooker (Slow Cooker Gulasch)

Ground Beef Casserole (Hackauflauf mit Gemüse)

Ground Beef & Veggie Casserole
(Hackauflauf mit Gemüse)

Hamburgers
(Buletten / Frikadellen)

Haschee
(Hackfleischsosse mit Kartoffel-Karottenbrei)

Königsberg Meatballs
(Königsberger Klopse mit Sosse)

Liver with Onions (Leber mit Zwiebeln)

Marinated Beef
(Sauerbraten)

Meatballs
(Fleischklöße)

Meatloaf
(Falscher Hase)

Paprikash Beef Stroganoff (Rind-Stroganoff mit Paprika)

Paprikash Stroganoff
(Stroganoff mit Paprika)

Pressure Cooker Beef Rolls
(Rouladen im Schnellkochtopf)

Pressure Cooked Marinated Beef
(Sauerbraten im Schnellkochtopf)

Oma’s Poultry Dishes:
German-Inspired

Chicken Cordon Bleu
(Hähnchenrouladen)

Oven Fried Chicken
(Brathendl / Hähnchen)

Roasted Chicken
(Brathühnchen / Brathendl)

Roast Duck
(gebratene Ente)

Oma’s Fish Dishes:
Classic Seafood

Baked Fish au Gratin
(überbackener Fisch mit Kase)

Herring Salad
(Heringssalat)

Salmon Casserole
(überbackener Lacks mit Spinat)

Salmon Fillet Recipes
(gebackener Lachs Rezepte)

Oma’s Lamb Dishes:
Rich & Traditional Flavors

Roasted Lamb Recipe
(Lammbraten)

Lamb Stew with Green Beans
(Hammelfleisch Eintopf)

Oma’s Pork Dishes:
Flavorful & Satisfying Meals

Breaded Pork Chops
(Panierte Schweinekoteletts)

Chops with Sauerkraut
(Koteletts mit Sauerkraut)

Cooked Ham
(gekochter Schinken)

Düsseldorf Pork Chops
(Düsseldorfer Schweinekotelett)

Kasseler Chops & Sauerkraut
(Kasseler Koteletts mit Sauerkraut)

Peameal Bacon Roast & Sauerkraut
(tastes like Kasseler)

Pork Hocks & Sauerkraut
(Eisbein und Sauerkraut)

Pork Ribs & Mash
(Gekochte Schälrippchen mit Kartoffelpüree)

Pork Schnitzel
(Schweineschnitzel)

Roasted Pork Hocks
(Schweinshaxe)

Roasted Pork Roast
(Schweinebraten)

'Smoked' Pork Chops
(Kasseler)

Oma’s Sausage Dishes:
Savory & Satisfying Favorites

Bratwurst And Sauerkraut with Apples

Currywurst Sauce with Homemade Ketchup

Grilled Sausage

Homemade Sausage Patties

Oven-baked Bratwurst

Oma’s Vegan Dishes:
Traditional Flavors, Meat-Free

Chili Recipe
(veganes Chili)

Mustard Sauce with "eggs"
(Senfsosse mit Avocados)

Vegan Shepherds Pie
(Hackfleischauflauf mit Kartoffelhaube)

In Germany, dinner isn’t just about bread and cheese anymore—especially when there’s sauerbraten, bratwurst, or a crispy schnitzel on the menu. While this Oma still loves a good old-fashioned abendbrot (assortment of breads, cheeses, and cold cuts), most are leaning into heartier dinners these days, and it all starts with the star of the plate: the protein.

Whether it’s beef, pork, chicken, or even something vegan (yes, really!), these dishes bring comfort, flavor, and a little bit of “wow” to the table—no side dishes required. Well… maybe just a little bit of gravy. Or in the case of rouladen gravy, a whole LOT of gravy!

Oh, and don't forget the kartoffelklöße and the rotkohl.

Beef Flatladen >

This beef Fladlaten is a delicious twist on traditional German rouladen, featuring thinly sliced beef wrapped around a flavorful filling.

Simmered to perfection in a rich gravy, this dish is hearty, comforting, and perfect for a special meal.

Check out the recipe >

Give this a try and enjoy a taste of old-fashioned German cooking in a new, easy way!

Tschüss,

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Oma’s Easy Dinner Recipes:German Favorites for Any Occasion

Oma’s Beef Dishes: Hearty & Traditional Favorites

Oma’s Poultry Dishes: German-Inspired

Oma’s Fish Dishes: Classic Seafood

Oma’s Lamb Dishes: Rich & Traditional Flavors

Oma’s Pork Dishes: Flavorful & Satisfying Meals

Oma’s Sausage Dishes: Savory & Satisfying Favorites

Oma’s Vegan Dishes: Traditional Flavors, Meat-Free

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